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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: $46,220 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $2,050 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $40,750 | $54,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 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 | 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 | 460 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,355 | 11,030 | 9,035 | 7,315 | 6,525 | 4,775 |
| Options (change) | 10,560 | 10,258 | 8,403 | 6,802 | 6,005 | 4,395 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,220 | $47,805 | $49,900 | $68,490 | $48,270 | $59,770 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,895 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 255hp I4 | 382hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $46,220 | $47,805 | $49,900 | $68,490 | $48,270 | $59,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -1,250 | -475 | -2,400 | -2,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,220 | $46,830 | $48,650 | $68,015 | $45,870 | $57,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $610 | $2,430 | $21,795 | $0 | $11,250 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $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 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $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 | $6,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $1,250 | $475 | $2,400 | $2,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -443 | -348 | -239 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.0 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 | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| 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
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 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 51% |
| 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 330i
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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