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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: $72,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,560

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $59,800
Base Invoice $60,200 $55,614
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Proximity key   650
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Proximity key   605
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 8,000 11,540
Options (change) 7,365 10,733
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $72,995 $73,945
Total Invoice $68,560 $68,952

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year20172013
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$72,995$73,945
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,720$73,945
Total Invoice$68,560$68,952
Adjustments for Features-1,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,362$68,952

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

Model Year20172013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,675$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1980

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

Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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