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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $1,209 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,250 | $44,550 | $54,700 | $69,900 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 680 | 680 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 775 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | |||||
| Premium Package | 925 | ||||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | |||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 633 | 633 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 721 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | |||||
| Premium Package | 860 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,525 | 6,525 | 4,775 | 2,075 | 8,535 | 8,535 | 6,655 |
| Options (change) | 6,005 | 6,005 | 4,395 | 1,910 | 7,939 | 7,939 | 6,189 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $48,770 | $48,069 | $60,470 | $72,970 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $63,180 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,256 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,309 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 382hp I6 H | 473hp I6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 275/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,770 | $48,069 | $60,470 | $72,970 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $63,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,965 | -4,090 | -4,215 | -4,040 | 0 | -1,225 | -2,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,805 | $43,979 | $56,255 | $68,930 | $46,860 | $46,235 | $61,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $826 | $0 | $12,276 | $24,951 | $625 | $0 | $14,845 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,040 | $6,165 | $6,290 | $6,115 | $2,075 | $3,300 | $4,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,965 | $4,090 | $4,215 | $4,040 | $0 | $1,225 | $2,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -569 | -255 | -376 | -161 | 0 | -1,141 | -1,958 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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