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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: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $6,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $55,400
Base Invoice $50,034 $51,150
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375 400
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0 0
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
iPod integration 349 365
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0 0
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   1,820
Navigation system   1,910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,765 12,025
Options (change) 5,361 10,945
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $62,140 $69,600
Total Invoice $57,970 $64,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,871
Model Year20082010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,140$69,600
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$69,135
Total Invoice$57,970$64,270
Adjustments for Features0-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,970$63,841

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

Model Year20082010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,662 lb.3,693 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 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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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