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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: $71,000

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,570

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $55,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $51,630
Lighting Package 985  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 1,140  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rear spoiler   0
Lighting Package 916  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 1,060  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Cold Weather Package   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 11,885 12,925
Options (change) 11,052 11,765
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $73,060 $71,000
Total Invoice $68,153 $65,570

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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: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,827
Model Year20112011
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,060$71,000
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,250$71,000
Total Invoice$68,153$65,570
Adjustments for Features-7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,397$65,570

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

Model Year20112011
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 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7560

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

Model Year20112011
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84050%
Total Not Requested82550%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%
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%

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