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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $56,300
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $52,359
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Premium Package 3,600    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium II Package     1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980
iPod integration     375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Wood trim     0
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Premium Package 3,275    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium II Package     1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771
iPod integration     349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 13,150 7,850 5,825
Options (change) 11,985 7,160 5,416
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,945 $51,145 $65,100
Total Invoice $45,170 $47,245 $60,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,914
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,945$51,145$65,100
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,395$51,145$63,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$0
Total Invoice$45,170$47,245$60,750
Adjustments for Features-1,4300-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,740$47,245$59,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,300$2,750$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4300-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested242564%
Total Not Requested137536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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