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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,425 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $16,755 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,875 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $16,028 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C55 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,450 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $50,639 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Premium Package | 925 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |||
| Wood trim | 775 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | |||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 875 | 875 | 875 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sport Line | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 860 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |||
| Wood trim | 721 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | |||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 795 | 795 | 795 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Sport Line | 1,775 | 1,775 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,655 | 8,650 | 8,800 | 8,800 |
| Options (change) | 6,189 | 7,870 | 8,005 | 8,005 |
| Destination | 775 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $63,180 | $46,425 | $52,875 | $59,375 |
| Total Invoice | $58,903 | $42,875 | $48,810 | $54,790 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,370 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,669 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C55 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/22 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $63,180 | $46,425 | $52,875 | $59,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -385 | 0 | -1,425 | -1,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,795 | $46,425 | $51,450 | $57,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,025 | $11,450 |
| Total Invoice | $58,903 | $42,875 | $48,810 | $54,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -359 | 0 | -1,315 | -1,384 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,544 | $42,875 | $47,495 | $53,406 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,620 | $10,531 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C55 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,000 | $2,615 | $4,040 | $4,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $385 | $0 | $1,425 | $1,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -359 | 0 | -1,315 | -1,384 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,540 lb. | 3,713 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 21% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 21% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
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