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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $29,650 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $27,575 $35,340 $35,898
Sport Plus Design 2,650                
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,210 2,210 2,210
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 690 690 690
Folding second row seats 475           290 290 290
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500   680 680 680
Sunroof 900         0      
Wood trim 500         0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350                
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0        
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750          
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575      
Power driver seat             600    
Entertainment Package             1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package             1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights             790 790 790
Bluetooth cell phone link             765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar             820 820 820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage             1,500 1,500 1,500
Sport Plus Design 2,435                
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   2,055 2,055 2,055
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505 642 642 642
Folding second row seats 435           270 270 270
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460   633 633 633
Sunroof 830         0      
Wood trim 460         0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320                
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0        
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610          
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530      
Power driver seat             558    
Entertainment Package             1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package             1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights             735 735 735
Bluetooth cell phone link             711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar             763 763 763
Leather upholstery, extended coverage             1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,075 6,525 6,525 6,525 4,775 2,075 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 8,345 6,005 6,005 6,005 4,395 1,910 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $44,970 $49,270 $47,770 $49,119 $54,720 $68,570 $42,020 $49,770 $50,370
Total Invoice $42,475 $47,110 $45,115 $46,089 $51,595 $64,500 $39,135 $46,342 $46,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year201820182018201820182018200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$44,970$49,270$47,770$49,119$54,720$68,570$42,020$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,915-2,665-3,940-4,065-3,8900-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,155$45,355$45,105$45,179$50,655$64,680$42,020$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$2,950$3,024$8,500$22,525$0$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$42,475$47,110$45,115$46,089$51,595$64,500$39,135$46,342$46,900
Adjustments for Features-2,659-3,743-2,517-3,697-3,833-3,6590-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,816$43,367$42,598$42,392$47,762$60,841$39,135$46,063$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,551$2,782$2,576$7,946$21,025$0$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018200720072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents      $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500   
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0     
8 kWh battery pack   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    $0   
Body kit      $0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0   
Rear spoiler     $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote      $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear      $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers      $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100     
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,465$5,215$6,490$6,615$6,440$2,550$2,850$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,915$2,665$3,940$4,065$3,890$0$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,659-3,743-2,517-3,697-3,833-3,6590-279-1,420

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

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.9 in
Length182.5 in178.4 in
Width71.3 in68.0 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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