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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: $73,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,581

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $58,200
Base Invoice $60,200 $54,126
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Sunroof 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
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) 645 669
Sunroof 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 10,500 12,345
Options (change) 9,660 11,480
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $75,495 $73,520
Total Invoice $70,855 $68,581

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$75,495$73,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,945$73,520
Total Invoice$70,855$68,581
Adjustments for Features-2,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,462$68,581

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

Model Year20172011
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$6,075$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3930

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

Model Year20172011
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
AMG Leather 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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