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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: $42,020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $475 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,075 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $60 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,650 | $38,000 | $38,600 | $32,700 | $39,300 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $27,575 | $35,340 | $35,898 | $30,085 | $36,155 | $49,675 |
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Power driver seat | 600 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,350 | 2,650 | 1,900 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Sport Package | 900 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Power driver seat | 558 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | 1,358 | 1,358 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,050 | 2,410 | 1,730 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Sport Package | 820 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 955 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,595 | 10,995 | 10,995 | 8,970 | 8,370 | 7,770 |
| Options (change) | 10,785 | 10,227 | 10,227 | 8,165 | 7,615 | 7,070 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $42,020 | $49,770 | $50,370 | $42,495 | $48,495 | $63,695 |
| Total Invoice | $39,135 | $46,342 | $46,900 | $39,075 | $44,595 | $58,870 |
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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: $265 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $740 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | ?, 10 | 300, 13 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,020 | $49,770 | $50,370 | $42,495 | $48,495 | $63,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,525 | -740 | -1,290 | -1,490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,020 | $49,470 | $48,845 | $41,755 | $47,205 | $62,205 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $0 | $5,450 | $20,450 |
| Total Invoice | $39,135 | $46,342 | $46,900 | $39,075 | $44,595 | $58,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,420 | -680 | -1,186 | -1,377 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,135 | $46,063 | $45,480 | $38,395 | $43,409 | $57,493 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,928 | $6,345 | $0 | $5,014 | $19,098 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,625 | $1,925 | $3,150 | $2,365 | $2,915 | $3,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,525 | $740 | $1,290 | $1,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,420 | -680 | -1,186 | -1,377 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.5 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 | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 87% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
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