BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012

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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: $48,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012201220122012
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $38,115 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Luxury Design 0        
Convenience Tier 1,750        
Executive Tier 3,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 600 970 970 970 970
Premium Tier 2,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Wood trim   325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Luxury Design 0        
Convenience Tier 1,610        
Executive Tier 2,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 550 902 902 902 902
Premium Tier 2,670        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system 460        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Wood trim   302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 9,400 12,505 12,505 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 8,645 11,631 11,631 9,004 10,250
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $50,645 $48,180 $51,400 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $47,755 $44,870 $47,865 $47,614 $67,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164
Model Year20192012201220122012
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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$50,645$48,180$51,400$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,820$48,180$49,700$50,930$71,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$47,755$44,870$47,865$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-1,7210-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,034$44,870$46,282$47,428$66,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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

Model Year20192012201220122012
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
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$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
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    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,625$4,800$6,500$5,000$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7210-1,583-186-653

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

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length185.7 in180.7 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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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