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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: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $38,600 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $35,898 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790            
Power driver seat 600                
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460            
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550 550 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820            
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 475          
Heated front seats 680 680 680 500 500 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500            
Sport Plus Design       2,650          
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350          
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof       900         0
Wood trim       500         0
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,750 1,750 1,750    
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575 575 575 575
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665            
Power driver seat 558                
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358            
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 505 505 505 505 505 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763            
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 435          
Heated front seats 633 633 633 460 460 460 460 460  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395            
Sport Plus Design       2,435          
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320          
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof       830         0
Wood trim       460         0
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,610 1,610 1,610    
Sunshade, rear, power         530 530 530 530 530
Options (change) 11,595 10,995 10,995 9,075 6,525 6,525 6,525 4,775 2,075
Options (change) 10,785 10,227 10,227 8,345 6,005 6,005 6,005 4,395 1,910
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $42,020 $49,770 $50,370 $44,970 $49,270 $47,770 $49,119 $54,720 $68,570
Total Invoice $39,135 $46,342 $46,900 $42,475 $47,110 $45,115 $46,089 $51,595 $64,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$42,020$49,770$50,370$44,970$49,270$47,770$49,119$54,720$68,570
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,525-2,815-3,915-2,665-3,940-4,065-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,020$49,470$48,845$42,155$45,355$45,105$45,179$50,655$64,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$6,825$0$3,200$2,950$3,024$8,500$22,525
Total Invoice$39,135$46,342$46,900$42,475$47,110$45,115$46,089$51,595$64,500
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,420-2,659-3,743-2,517-3,697-3,833-3,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,135$46,063$45,480$39,816$43,367$42,598$42,392$47,762$60,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$6,345$0$3,551$2,782$2,576$7,946$21,025

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

Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger      $0  
8 kWh battery pack      $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0    $0
Body kit$0$0       
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler        $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200      
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100       
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50      
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching        $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,850$4,075$5,365$6,465$5,215$6,490$6,615$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,525$2,815$3,915$2,665$3,940$4,065$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,420-2,659-3,743-2,517-3,697-3,833-3,659

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

Model Year20072018
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.3,502 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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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