Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009

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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: $69,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,860

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $54,850
Base Invoice $52,359 $50,640
Premium II Package 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Seating Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990  
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   595
Premium II Package 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Seating Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 430
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711  
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   540
Options (change) 12,795 12,195
Options (change) 11,898 11,095
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $72,070 $69,170
Total Invoice $67,232 $63,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year20092009
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?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$72,070$69,170
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,835$69,170
Total Invoice$67,232$63,860
Adjustments for Features-1,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,080$63,860

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

Model Year20092009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1520

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

Model Year20092009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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