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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: $47,260

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,013

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $31,611 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,700        
Lighting Package 985        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Heated front seats 750 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 325        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Proximity key 1,140        
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,511        
Lighting Package 916        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Heated front seats 698 455 455 455 455
Wood trim 302        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Proximity key 1,060        
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475 475
Options (change) 12,395 11,775 11,775 9,175 9,175
Options (change) 11,527 10,735 10,735 8,365 8,365
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,260 $50,000 $51,300 $53,500 $60,000
Total Invoice $44,013 $46,155 $47,350 $49,400 $55,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,260$50,000$51,300$53,500$60,000
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,375-1,225-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,260$49,075$48,925$52,275$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$44,013$46,155$47,350$49,400$55,380
Adjustments for Features0-854-2,192-1,131-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,013$45,301$45,158$48,269$53,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$3,111$8,007

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

Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimC300 Sport Sedan328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,375$4,825$3,675$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,375$1,225$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854-2,192-1,131-2,215

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,528 lb.3,411 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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