Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2020

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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: $59,770

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $54,000
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Premium II Package 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Navigation system   1,700
Luxury Design   0
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Premium II Package 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Navigation system   1,565
Luxury Design   0
Heated front seats   460
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 5,765 4,775
Options (change) 5,361 4,395
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $62,140 $59,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,736
Model Year20082020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,140$59,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$58,045

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

Model Year20082020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,775$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156

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

Model Year20082020
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in185.7 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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