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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: $46,220

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,046

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $40,250
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $38,115
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Wood trim 325     0  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Heated front seats 750 750 750   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620   1,450
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Navigation system         1,700
Convenience Tier         1,750
Luxury Design         0
Sunshade, rear, power         575
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 505
Wood trim 302     0  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Heated front seats 698 698 698   460
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507   1,335
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Navigation system         1,565
Convenience Tier         1,610
Luxury Design         0
Sunshade, rear, power         530
Options (change) 11,355 11,030 9,035 7,315 6,525
Options (change) 10,560 10,258 8,403 6,802 6,005
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $46,220 $47,805 $49,900 $68,490 $47,770
Total Invoice $43,046 $44,520 $46,469 $63,903 $45,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $198
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,220$47,805$49,900$68,490$47,770
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-475-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,220$46,830$48,650$68,015$45,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$21,795$0
Total Invoice$43,046$44,520$46,469$63,903$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-443-2,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,046$43,612$45,305$63,460$42,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$20,414$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$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 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,800$5,075$4,300$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$475$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-443-2,267

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

Model Year20112019
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in185.7 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.9 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested81549%
Total Not Requested85051%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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