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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: $45,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202010201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Luxury Design 0 0        
Convenience Tier 1,750          
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,590 1,590 1,590  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575        
Premium 2 Package     3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Wood trim     320     0
Proximity key     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Rearview camera     450 450 450 450
iPod integration           375
Luxury Design 0 0        
Convenience Tier 1,610          
Navigation system 1,565 1,565        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats 460 460        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,479 1,479 1,479  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530        
Premium 2 Package     3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Wood trim     298     0
Proximity key     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Rearview camera     418 418 418 418
iPod integration           349
Options (change) 6,525 4,775 11,210 10,890 8,590 4,725
Options (change) 6,005 4,395 10,425 10,127 7,988 4,394
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,270 $59,770 $45,685 $47,065 $49,215 $65,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,027
Model Year202020202010201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,270$59,770$45,685$47,065$49,215$65,050
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,090-440-1,415-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,430$56,680$45,245$45,650$47,525$65,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$405$2,280$19,805

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

Model Year202020202010201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330iM340iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
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, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
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$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound $250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,990$4,340$5,315$5,590$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$3,090$440$1,415$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-412-279-410-1,318-1,5740

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

Model Year20202010
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%
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%
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%

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 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%

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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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