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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,110 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $8,660 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,428 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $8,687 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $38,115 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||
| Premium Package | 925 | |||||
| Wood trim | 775 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||
| Premium Package | 860 | |||||
| Wood trim | 721 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,525 | 9,135 | 9,135 | 8,535 | 8,535 | 6,655 |
| Options (change) | 6,005 | 8,497 | 8,497 | 7,939 | 7,939 | 6,189 |
| Destination | 995 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $47,770 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $63,180 |
| Total Invoice | $45,115 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $58,903 |
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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: $4,395 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,659 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,770 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $63,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,265 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -2,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,505 | $39,110 | $41,635 | $46,560 | $45,935 | $60,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $21,670 |
| Total Invoice | $45,115 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $58,903 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,028 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,238 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,087 | $36,428 | $38,775 | $43,357 | $42,774 | $56,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $20,237 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,015 | $1,750 | $2,975 | $2,050 | $3,275 | $4,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,265 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,028 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,238 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2019 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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