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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: $48,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $50,034 $32,290 $39,190
Premium II Package 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Wood trim 0    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600  
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Premium II Package 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500
iPod integration 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Wood trim 0    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275  
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 5,765 13,150 9,300
Options (change) 5,361 11,985 8,480
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $62,140 $48,945 $52,595
Total Invoice $57,970 $45,170 $48,565

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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: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,467
Model Year200820122012
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,140$48,945$52,595
Adjustments for Features-1,000-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,140$48,295$52,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$57,970$45,170$48,565
Adjustments for Features-933-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,037$44,570$48,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,995

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,625$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-933-6000

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested287576%
Total Not Requested92524%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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