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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,250 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $18,220 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,830 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $17,406 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $57,350 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $53,336 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Premium 2 Package | 1,400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 375 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Sport Line | 2,750 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 1,302 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 349 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | 590 | |
| Sport Line | 2,505 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Options (change) | 3,145 | 7,475 | 4,725 | 4,725 |
| Options (change) | 2,925 | 6,825 | 4,320 | 4,320 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $63,470 | $45,250 | $48,800 | $55,300 |
| Total Invoice | $59,236 | $41,830 | $45,125 | $51,105 |
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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: $17,095 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,356 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 451hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 12/19 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $63,470 | $45,250 | $48,800 | $55,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,125 | 0 | -1,150 | -1,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,345 | $45,250 | $47,650 | $54,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | $8,875 |
| Total Invoice | $59,236 | $41,830 | $45,125 | $51,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -1,063 | -1,086 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,186 | $41,830 | $44,062 | $50,019 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,232 | $8,189 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $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 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,150 | $2,025 | $3,175 | $3,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,125 | $0 | $1,150 | $1,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,050 | 0 | -1,063 | -1,086 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,662 lb. | 3,713 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
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