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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $38,600 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $35,898 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790        
Power driver seat 600            
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765        
Heated front seats 680 680 680   500 500 500
Folding second row seats 290 290 290        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Premium Package       3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900    
Leather seating surfaces       1,450      
Wood trim       500      
Cold Weather Package       950      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         875 875 875
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575 575
Sport Line           1,950 1,950
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735        
Power driver seat 558            
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711        
Heated front seats 633 633 633   455 455 455
Folding second row seats 270 270 270        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395        
Premium Package       2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820    
Leather seating surfaces       1,320      
Wood trim       455      
Cold Weather Package       865      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         795 795 795
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525 525
Sport Line           1,775 1,775
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 11,595 10,995 10,995 9,700 8,650 8,800 8,800
Options (change) 10,785 10,227 10,227 8,825 7,870 8,005 8,005
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $42,020 $49,770 $50,370 $43,175 $46,425 $52,875 $59,375
Total Invoice $39,135 $46,342 $46,900 $39,875 $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 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $382
Model Year2007200720072013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6T7M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12?, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,020$49,770$50,370$43,175$46,425$52,875$59,375
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,525-1,215-1,565-2,990-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,020$49,470$48,845$41,960$44,860$49,885$56,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$6,825$0$2,900$7,925$14,350
Total Invoice$39,135$46,342$46,900$39,875$42,875$48,810$54,790
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,420-1,122-1,445-2,760-2,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,135$46,063$45,480$38,753$41,430$46,050$51,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$6,345$0$2,677$7,297$13,209

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

Model Year2007200720072013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Heated second row seats   $200   
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,225$3,450$3,140$3,490$4,915$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,525$1,215$1,565$2,990$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,420-1,122-1,445-2,760-2,828

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

Model Year20072013
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.6 in
Length178.4 in182.5 in
Width68.0 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested197573%
Total Not Requested72527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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