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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: $57,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $65,200
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $60,636
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Technology Package 3,100 3,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Premium 4 Package     5,700
AMG Leather Package     2,590
Parking Assist Package     1,090
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Sunshades, second row     380
Head-up display (HUD)     990
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Technology Package 2,820 2,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Premium 4 Package     5,301
AMG Leather Package     2,409
Parking Assist Package     1,014
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Sunshades, second row     353
Head-up display (HUD)     921
Options (change) 19,350 16,750 12,950
Options (change) 17,630 15,260 12,044
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $57,125 $60,825 $79,075
Total Invoice $52,635 $56,065 $73,605

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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: $15,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,036
Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,125$60,825$79,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,125$59,675$72,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$52,635$56,065$73,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-5,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,635$55,005$67,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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

Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
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
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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$5,000$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-5,934

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

Model Year20132017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length182.5 in184.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 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
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested211548%
Total Not Requested225052%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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