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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: $49,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,163

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $45,400 $51,250
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $42,900 $48,345
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 600 600
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    
Convenience Tier       850  
Executive Tier       3,100 3,100
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 550 550
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 505 505
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    
Convenience Tier       780  
Executive Tier       2,850 2,850
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Options (change) 13,895 13,895 10,770 8,500 7,650
Options (change) 12,924 12,924 10,018 7,815 7,035
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $49,570 $52,790 $52,220 $54,895 $59,895
Total Invoice $46,163 $49,158 $48,628 $51,710 $56,375

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,120
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,570$52,790$52,220$54,895$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-4,700-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$51,090$52,220$50,195$54,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$0$4,750
Total Invoice$46,163$49,158$48,628$51,710$56,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-4,427-4,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,163$47,575$48,628$47,283$51,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$0$4,433

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

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport330i340i
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 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Wide-view front camera   $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
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 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$5,025$6,725$5,025$9,725$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$4,700$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-4,427-4,659

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

Model Year20122019
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.4,016 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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