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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: $48,180 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $2,465 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $2,885 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2019 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $40,250 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $38,115 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 600 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 550 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 505 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,505 | 12,505 | 9,680 | 11,020 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 11,631 | 11,631 | 9,004 | 10,250 | 8,645 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,180 | $51,400 | $51,130 | $72,525 | $50,645 |
| Total Invoice | $44,870 | $47,865 | $47,614 | $67,630 | $47,755 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2019 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 255hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $48,180 | $51,400 | $51,130 | $72,525 | $50,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | -200 | -700 | -1,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,180 | $49,700 | $50,930 | $71,825 | $48,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,750 | $23,645 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,870 | $47,865 | $47,614 | $67,630 | $47,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -1,721 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,870 | $46,282 | $47,428 | $66,977 | $46,034 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,412 | $2,558 | $22,107 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2019 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| 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 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,800 | $6,500 | $5,000 | $5,500 | $6,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $200 | $700 | $1,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -1,721 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2019 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| 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% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 49% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 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 |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 45% |
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