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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: $43,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $53,800 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $34,317 $50,034 $29,810 $35,790
Premium II Package 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 475 475
iPod integration 375 375 400 400
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Wood trim   0    
Premium Package     3,250 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Cold Weather Package     1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Satellite radio     595 595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Premium II Package 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 430 430
iPod integration 349 349 365 365
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Wood trim   0    
Premium Package     2,960 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Cold Weather Package     910 910
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Satellite radio     540 540
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Options (change) 7,585 5,765 10,795 9,395
Options (change) 7,055 5,361 9,825 8,545
Destination 825 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,310 $62,140 $43,970 $49,070
Total Invoice $42,197 $57,970 $40,410 $45,110

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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: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6451hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,310$62,140$43,970$49,070
Adjustments for Features-525-9250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,785$61,215$43,970$48,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,430$0$4,750
Total Invoice$42,197$57,970$40,410$45,110
Adjustments for Features-489-8630-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,708$57,107$40,410$44,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,399$0$4,378

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

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,865$1,940$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$925$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-489-8630-322

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

Model Year20082007
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157581%
Total Not Requested37519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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%

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