| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $69,045 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,015 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,740 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,413 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $49,675 |
| 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 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| 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 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Options (change) | 11,885 | 13,120 |
| Options (change) | 11,052 | 11,940 |
| Destination | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 2,100 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $73,060 | $69,045 |
| Total Invoice | $68,153 | $63,740 |
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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: $3,340 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,783 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 451hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $73,060 | $69,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,385 | $69,045 |
| Total Invoice | $68,153 | $63,740 |
| Adjustments for Features | -630 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,523 | $63,740 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,390 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $675 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -630 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,662 lb. | 3,693 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.5 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 | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| 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% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
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