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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: $52,920

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,850

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $38,115 $35,712 $45,189
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Luxury Design 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 440 440
Executive Tier 3,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 600 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Lighting Package   800 800
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Wood trim   325  
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Luxury Design 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 409 409
Executive Tier 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669 669
Blind spot warning system 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Lighting Package   744 744
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Wood trim   302  
Sunshades, second row   354 354
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 11,675 16,595 13,570
Options (change) 10,740 15,433 12,620
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $52,920 $55,920 $63,085
Total Invoice $49,850 $52,070 $58,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,920$55,920$63,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,920$54,295$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090
Total Invoice$49,850$52,070$58,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,513-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,850$50,557$55,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,732

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

Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,725$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,513-3,445

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

Model Year20192015
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length185.7 in184.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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