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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $29,650 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $27,575 $35,340 $35,898
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,210 2,210 2,210
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Wood trim 500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 690 690 690
Cold Weather Package 950            
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875      
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 680 680 680
Sport Line     1,950 1,950      
DUPL Voice texting capability       0      
Power driver seat         600    
Entertainment Package         1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package         1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights         790 790 790
Folding second row seats         290 290 290
Bluetooth cell phone link         765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar         820 820 820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage         1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 2,055 2,055 2,055
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Wood trim 455            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 642 642 642
Cold Weather Package 865            
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795      
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525      
Heated front seats   455 455 455 633 633 633
Sport Line     1,775 1,775      
DUPL Voice texting capability       0      
Power driver seat         558    
Entertainment Package         1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package         1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights         735 735 735
Folding second row seats         270 270 270
Bluetooth cell phone link         711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar         763 763 763
Leather upholstery, extended coverage         1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,700 8,650 8,800 8,800 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 8,825 7,870 8,005 8,005 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775 775
Total Price $43,175 $46,425 $52,875 $59,375 $42,020 $49,770 $50,370
Total Invoice $39,875 $42,875 $48,810 $54,790 $39,135 $46,342 $46,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $382
Model Year2013201320132013200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$43,175$46,425$52,875$59,375$42,020$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,565-2,990-3,0650-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,960$44,860$49,885$56,310$42,020$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$7,925$14,350$0$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$39,875$42,875$48,810$54,790$39,135$46,342$46,900
Adjustments for Features-1,122-1,445-2,760-2,8280-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,753$41,430$46,050$51,962$39,135$46,063$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,677$7,297$13,209$0$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year2013201320132013200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100      
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,490$4,915$4,990$1,925$2,225$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,565$2,990$3,065$0$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,122-1,445-2,760-2,8280-279-1,420

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

Model Year20132007
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.9 in
Length182.5 in178.4 in
Width71.3 in68.0 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested197573%
Total Not Requested72527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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