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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $5,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $41,450 $46,850
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $38,315 $43,280
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 550 550
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820      
Heated front seats 680 680 680   500 500
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim       775    
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 500 500
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763      
Heated front seats 633 633 633   455 455
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Wood trim       721    
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Options (change) 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730 6,300 5,400
Options (change) 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329 5,730 4,910
Destination 775 775 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255 $48,675 $53,175
Total Invoice $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043 $44,970 $49,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255$48,675$53,175
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,500-6,315-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,935$46,860$46,235$60,755$42,360$46,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,820$0$4,500
Total Invoice$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043$44,970$49,115
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,399-5,834-5,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,055$43,636$43,053$56,644$39,136$43,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,589$0$4,146

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

Model Year200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300  
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$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 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200  
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,775$2,850$4,075$4,350$9,165$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,500$6,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,399-5,834-5,833

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

Model Year20062014
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in115.0 in
Length178.4 in190.0 in
Width68.0 in72.0 in
Height55.6 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.218.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.256.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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