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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008200820082008
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $38,115 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Luxury Design 0        
Navigation system 1,700        
Convenience Tier 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Heated front seats 500        
Sunshade, rear, power 575        
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Wood trim         0
Luxury Design 0        
Navigation system 1,565        
Convenience Tier 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Heated front seats 460        
Sunshade, rear, power 530        
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,525 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 6,005 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 995 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,770 $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $45,115 $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year20192008200820082008
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,770$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,545$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$45,115$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,0460-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,069$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20192008200820082008
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$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$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
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$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$2,775$3,950$4,225$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0460-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20192008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length185.7 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.4 ft3

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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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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