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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: $55,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,250 2,250 2,250
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 440 440 440
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Multimedia Package         2,200 2,200 2,200
Parking Assist Package         1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Sunshades, second row         380 380 380
Black exterior trim (optional)         300 750 750
Head-up display (HUD)         990 990 990
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850   850
Advanced Lighting Package           1,050  
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,093 2,093 2,093
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 409 409 409
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 670 670 670
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910      
Multimedia Package         2,046 2,046 2,046
Parking Assist Package         1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Sunshades, second row         354 353 353
Black exterior trim (optional)         279 698 698
Head-up display (HUD)         921 921 921
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791   791
Advanced Lighting Package           977  
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 17,575 17,575 14,975 14,975 10,840 12,460 9,670
Options (change) 16,015 16,015 13,645 13,645 10,084 11,590 8,995
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $55,800 $57,100 $59,300 $65,800 $67,785 $81,555 $86,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,842
Model Year2014201420142014202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$55,800$57,100$59,300$65,800$67,785$81,555$86,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-4,600-4,750-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,800$55,650$59,000$64,325$63,185$76,805$81,715
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$13,620$18,530

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

Model Year2014201420142014202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Remote climate control    $25$25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$5,125$3,975$5,150$8,275$8,425$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$4,600$4,750$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-277-1,360-752-733-538

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

Model Year20142020
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,473 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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)0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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)0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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)0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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)0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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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