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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: $47,625

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,990

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $54,126 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Multimedia Package 3,350      
Lighting Package 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 0      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875
Sport Line   2,750 1,950 1,950
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500
Sunroof   1,050    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Multimedia Package 3,115      
Lighting Package 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500 500
Wood trim 0      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795
Sport Line   2,505 1,775 1,775
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475
Sunroof   955    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Options (change) 5,715 9,850 7,100 7,100
Options (change) 5,314 8,985 6,480 6,480
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $66,890 $47,625 $51,175 $57,675
Total Invoice $62,415 $43,990 $47,285 $53,265

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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: $18,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,679
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,890$47,625$51,175$57,675
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,090$47,625$50,025$56,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$8,825
Total Invoice$62,415$43,990$47,285$53,265
Adjustments for Features-7460-1,063-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,669$43,990$46,222$52,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,232$8,144

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$2,350$3,500$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7460-1,063-1,131

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,662 lb.3,713 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 C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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