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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,260

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,013

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim428i435iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $37,440 $42,500 $31,611 $37,191
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Sport Line 2,100 1,700    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Lighting Package     985 985
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500  
Premium 1 Package     1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Proximity key     1,140 1,140
Wood trim     325  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Sport Line 1,910 1,545    
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Lighting Package     916 916
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395  
Premium 1 Package     1,855  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Proximity key     1,060 1,060
Wood trim     302  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507
Options (change) 8,850 8,450 12,395 8,575
Options (change) 8,050 7,685 11,527 7,975
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $50,275 $55,375 $47,260 $49,440
Total Invoice $46,415 $51,110 $44,013 $46,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $486
Model Year2014201420112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim428i435iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$50,275$55,375$47,260$49,440
Adjustments for Features-2,075-9250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,200$54,450$47,260$48,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$1,430
Total Invoice$46,415$51,110$44,013$46,041
Adjustments for Features-1,916-8540-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,499$50,256$44,013$45,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,757$0$1,330

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2014201420112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim428i435iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$3,750$2,825$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$925$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,916-8540-698

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142011
Model4-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height54.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

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