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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202007200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Luxury Design 0 0        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Convenience Tier 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 680 680 680 680
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Power driver seat     600 600    
Entertainment Package     1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Luxury Design 0 0        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Convenience Tier 1,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 642 642 642 642
Heated front seats 460 460 633 633 633 633
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Power driver seat     558 558    
Entertainment Package     1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 6,525 4,775 11,595 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 6,005 4,395 10,785 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 995 995 775 775 775 775
Total Price $48,270 $59,770 $42,020 $45,770 $49,770 $50,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,112
Model Year202020202007200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$48,270$59,770$42,020$45,770$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-3,815-4,0650-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,455$55,705$42,020$44,545$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$2,525$7,450$6,825

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

Model Year202020202007200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
S Voice support$0$0    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,265$2,200$3,425$2,500$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$4,065$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-553-3670-1,141-279-1,420

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

Model Year20202007
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length185.7 in178.4 in
Width71.9 in68.0 in
Height56.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.2 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
BMW 3-Series M340i

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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