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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: $64,345

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $10,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM340iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,000 $59,800
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Proximity key   650
Wood trim   0
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Proximity key   605
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 9,350 12,460
Options (change) 8,600 11,589
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $64,345 $74,865

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,347
Model Year20202013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM340iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$64,345$74,865
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,445$74,865

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

Model Year20202013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM340iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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

Model Year20202013
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 Weight3,849 lb.3,924 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 M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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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