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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: $73,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,500

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $62,000
Base Invoice $54,126 $57,720
Lighting Package 985  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rearview camera 460  
Proximity key 1,140  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Lighting Package 916  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rearview camera 428  
Proximity key 1,060  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Options (change) 12,345 10,750
Options (change) 11,480 9,785
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,520 $73,745
Total Invoice $68,581 $68,500

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,474
Model Year20112015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$73,520$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,520$72,245
Total Invoice$68,581$68,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,581$67,107

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

Model Year20112015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,393

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

Model Year20112015
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.3,595 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

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, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84050%
Total Not Requested82550%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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