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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: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $8,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $45,400 $51,250
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $42,900 $48,345
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
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 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim       775    
Convenience Tier         850  
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 505 505
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   460 460
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,565 1,565
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Wood trim       721    
Convenience Tier         780  
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335
Options (change) 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730 5,050 4,200
Options (change) 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329 4,645 3,865
Destination 775 775 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255 $51,445 $56,445
Total Invoice $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043 $48,540 $53,205

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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: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,890
Model Year200620062006200620192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255$51,445$56,445
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,500-6,990-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,935$46,860$46,235$60,755$44,455$49,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,820$0$4,750
Total Invoice$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043$48,540$53,205
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,399-6,595-6,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,055$43,636$43,053$56,644$41,945$46,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,589$0$4,436

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

Model Year200620062006200620192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330i340i
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  
Rearview camera    $200$200
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  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200  
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound   $250 $250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
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$4,275$3,350$4,575$4,850$10,340$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,500$6,990$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,399-6,595-6,824

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

Model Year20062019
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.4,016 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 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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