BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008

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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: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $11,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $53,800
Base Invoice $61,595 $50,034
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Premium II Package   1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Premium II Package   1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 7,400 5,765
Options (change) 6,805 5,361
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $73,895 $62,140
Total Invoice $69,395 $57,970

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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: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,669
Model Year20182008
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, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,895$62,140
Adjustments for Features-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,895$62,140
Total Invoice$69,395$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,639$57,970

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

Model Year20182008
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$7,350$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7560

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

Model Year20182008
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

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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