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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: $76,045 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,560 | ||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $69,900 | $58,930 |
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | |
| AMG Development Package | 6,050 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | |
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 669 |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | |
| AMG Development Package | 5,627 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | |
| Options (change) | 5,150 | 19,100 |
| Options (change) | 4,735 | 17,765 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $76,045 | $80,605 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,490 | ||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 473hp I6 | 481hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $76,045 | $80,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,000 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,045 | $80,605 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,250 | $5,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,000 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -75 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,840 lb. | 3,924 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
| AMG Development Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 481 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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