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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: $48,945 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $19,085 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $18,305 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Multimedia Package | 3,350 | ||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,115 | ||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Options (change) | 6,855 | 13,150 | 7,850 |
| Options (change) | 6,374 | 11,985 | 7,160 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $68,030 | $48,945 | $51,145 |
| Total Invoice | $63,475 | $45,170 | $47,245 |
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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: $19,385 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,569 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 451hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $68,030 | $48,945 | $51,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | -1,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,780 | $47,395 | $51,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Total Invoice | $63,475 | $45,170 | $47,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,166 | -1,430 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,309 | $43,740 | $47,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,505 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $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 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,825 | $4,125 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,250 | $1,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,166 | -1,430 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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. | 3,759 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
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 35% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| 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 |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| 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 |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
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