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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: $62,645

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $9,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $54,000
Lane departure warning 850  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Wood trim 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Luxury Design   0
Executive Tier   3,100
Premium Tier   2,900
Blind spot warning system   500
Lane departure warning 791  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Proximity key 605  
Wood trim 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Luxury Design   0
Executive Tier   2,850
Premium Tier   2,670
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 11,020 7,650
Options (change) 10,250 7,035
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $72,525 $62,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,776
Model Year20122020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$72,525$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,525$61,270

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

Model Year20122020
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122020
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in185.7 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,849 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 Room55.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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