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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: $48,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,306

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,990 $41,450 $46,850
Base Invoice $31,611 $38,315 $43,280
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Lighting Package 985    
Rear spoiler 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Wood trim 325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Proximity key 1,140    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Lighting Package 916    
Rear spoiler 279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Wood trim 302    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Proximity key 1,060    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 13,785 7,300 6,400
Options (change) 12,820 6,640 5,820
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $48,650 $49,675 $54,175
Total Invoice $45,306 $45,880 $50,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,444
Model Year201120142014
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,650$49,675$54,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,650$45,325$49,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$45,306$45,880$50,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,018-4,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,306$41,862$46,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,146

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$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  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,000$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,018-4,017

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

Model Year20112014
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in115.0 in
Length182.3 in190.0 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.418.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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