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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: $76,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $60,250
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Blind spot warning system 500  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
507 Edition Package   9,750
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   875
Multimedia Package   2,860
Lighting Package   1,390
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Proximity key   650
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Blind spot warning system 460  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
507 Edition Package   9,068
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   814
Multimedia Package   2,660
Lighting Package   1,293
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 5,150 19,245
Options (change) 4,735 17,899
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $76,045 $82,120

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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: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,885
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,045$82,120
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,270$82,120

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

Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
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 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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
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$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-580

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

Model Year20212014
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 Weight3,840 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
507 Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
507 hp@6800
450 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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