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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: $46,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,525

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $31,248 $36,968
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Premium 2 Package         3,700 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package         1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package         2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces         1,590 1,590
Wood trim         320  
Proximity key         1,130 1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar         650 650
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 670 670
Premium 2 Package         3,441 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package         1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package         2,464 2,464
Leather seating surfaces         1,479 1,479
Wood trim         298  
Proximity key         1,051 1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar         604 604
Options (change) 11,775 11,775 9,175 9,175 12,260 9,640
Options (change) 10,735 10,735 8,365 8,365 11,402 8,965
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $50,000 $51,300 $53,500 $60,000 $46,735 $50,265
Total Invoice $46,155 $47,350 $49,400 $55,380 $43,525 $46,808

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,000$51,300$53,500$60,000$46,735$50,265
Adjustments for Features-925-2,375-1,225-2,4000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,075$48,925$52,275$57,600$46,735$49,015
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$2,280
Total Invoice$46,155$47,350$49,400$55,380$43,525$46,808
Adjustments for Features-854-2,192-1,131-2,2150-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,301$45,158$48,269$53,165$43,525$45,644
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0$2,119

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

Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $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 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,825$3,675$4,850$2,450$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$2,375$1,225$2,400$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-854-2,192-1,131-2,2150-1,164

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

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,528 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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