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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.
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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,260 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| Difference: $2,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| Difference: $2,142 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 | $33,990 |
| Base Invoice | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 | $31,611 |
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| 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 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 |
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | ||||
| Wood trim | 325 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| 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 | 698 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 669 |
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | ||||
| Wood trim | 302 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,775 | 11,775 | 9,175 | 9,175 | 12,395 |
| Options (change) | 10,735 | 10,735 | 8,365 | 8,365 | 11,527 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $50,000 | $51,300 | $53,500 | $60,000 | $47,260 |
| Total Invoice | $46,155 | $47,350 | $49,400 | $55,380 | $44,013 |
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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: $1,665 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 228hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $50,000 | $51,300 | $53,500 | $60,000 | $47,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -925 | -2,375 | -1,225 | -2,400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,075 | $48,925 | $52,275 | $57,600 | $47,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $3,350 | $8,675 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,155 | $47,350 | $49,400 | $55,380 | $44,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -854 | -2,192 | -1,131 | -2,215 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,301 | $45,158 | $48,269 | $53,165 | $44,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $143 | $0 | $3,111 | $8,007 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $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 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $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 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $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 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $925 | $2,375 | $1,225 | $2,400 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -854 | -2,192 | -1,131 | -2,215 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
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