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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $3,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC55M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $54,850
Base Invoice $50,639 $50,640
Premium Package 925 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Navigation system 2,210 2,100
Wood trim 775 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof   1,050
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package 860 1,820
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 430
Navigation system 2,055 1,910
Wood trim 721 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465  
Cold Weather Package   910
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Sunroof   955
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,655 10,695
Options (change) 6,189 9,730
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $63,180 $67,670
Total Invoice $58,903 $62,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year20062009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC55M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,180$67,670
Adjustments for Features0-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$66,865
Total Invoice$58,903$62,495
Adjustments for Features0-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$61,752

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC55M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-743

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length178.4 in178.2 in
Width68.0 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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