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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: $70,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,383

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $57,350
Base Invoice $60,200 $53,336
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Premium 2 Package   1,400
Seating Package   3,030
iPod integration   375
Rearview camera   450
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Proximity key   1,130
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Executive Package 3,590  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Premium 2 Package   1,302
Seating Package   2,818
iPod integration   349
Rearview camera   418
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Proximity key   1,051
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 10,500 9,755
Options (change) 9,660 9,072
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $75,495 $70,080
Total Invoice $70,855 $65,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,938
Model Year20172010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$75,495$70,080
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,730$70,080
Total Invoice$70,855$65,383
Adjustments for Features-3,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,321$65,383

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

Model Year20172010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5340

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

Model Year20172010
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 Weight3,630 lb.3,662 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested25017%
Total Not Requested125083%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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