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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: $48,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $41,850 $47,250
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $39,180 $44,150
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim 325 325 0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Heated front seats       500 500
Dynamic Handling Package       1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Wood trim 302 302 0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Heated front seats       455 455
Dynamic Handling Package       910 910
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
Options (change) 13,045 13,045 9,920 9,000 8,100
Options (change) 12,133 12,133 9,227 8,190 7,370
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $48,720 $51,940 $51,370 $51,845 $56,345
Total Invoice $45,372 $48,367 $47,837 $48,365 $52,515

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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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $319
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,720$51,940$51,370$51,845$56,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-3,550-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$50,240$51,370$48,295$52,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$0$4,500
Total Invoice$45,372$48,367$47,837$48,365$52,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-3,312-3,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,372$46,784$47,837$45,053$49,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$0$4,153

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

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$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$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,900$4,200$7,750$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$3,550$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-3,312-3,309

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in115.0 in
Length180.7 in190.0 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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