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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,245 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $23,840 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,270 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $22,623 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $63,900 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $59,427 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 440 |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 970 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 990 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 409 |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 902 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 921 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | ||
| Options (change) | 15,450 | 12,050 | 10,260 |
| Options (change) | 14,085 | 10,990 | 9,541 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 925 |
| Total Price | $51,245 | $55,345 | $75,085 |
| Total Invoice | $47,270 | $51,075 | $69,893 |
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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: $19,365 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,457 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,245 | $55,345 | $75,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,245 | $55,345 | $70,610 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,270 | $51,075 | $69,893 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,166 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,270 | $51,075 | $65,727 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,805 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $100 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,950 | $3,950 | $8,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $4,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -4,166 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,759 lb. | 3,856 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 5% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 52% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 11% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 52% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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