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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: $42,310

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,408

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $52,359 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350 1,100          
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980          
Wood trim 310   0 500        
iPod integration 375 375 375          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550 550 550
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900    
Premium Package       3,200        
Sport Package       1,300        
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package       950        
Leather seating surfaces       1,450        
Sport Line         2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500
Sunroof         1,050 1,050    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575 575 575
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256 1,023          
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771          
Wood trim 288   0 455        
iPod integration 349 349 349          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500 500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820    
Premium Package       2,910        
Sport Package       1,185        
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package       865        
Leather seating surfaces       1,320        
Sport Line         2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Heated front seats         455 455 455 455
Sunroof         955 955    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525 525 525
Options (change) 8,535 6,075 5,825 11,000 8,725 8,725 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 7,936 5,649 5,416 10,010 7,960 7,960 5,455 5,455
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,310 $45,950 $65,100 $44,675 $46,950 $48,250 $50,300 $56,800
Total Invoice $39,408 $42,794 $60,750 $41,245 $43,380 $44,575 $46,490 $52,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $194
Model Year20092009200920142014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,310$45,950$65,100$44,675$46,950$48,250$50,300$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,750-2,200-475-1,925-775-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$44,700$63,350$42,475$46,475$46,325$49,525$54,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$21,040$0$4,000$3,850$7,050$12,375
Total Invoice$39,408$42,794$60,750$41,245$43,380$44,575$46,490$52,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,633-2,031-439-1,778-716-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,408$41,630$59,117$39,214$42,941$42,797$45,774$50,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,222$19,709$0$3,727$3,583$6,560$11,455

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

Model Year20092009200920142014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100    
Proximity key   $250    
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25    
Rear spoiler $200$200     
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250    
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250     
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100     
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75     
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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100      
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,175$4,675$5,125$3,400$4,850$3,700$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,750$2,200$475$1,925$775$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,633-2,031-439-1,778-716-1,801

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

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,528 lb.3,411 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 C300 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-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested192576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
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-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested202569%
Total Not Requested92531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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