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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: $76,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $69,900
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   4,100
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Proximity key 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,770
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 19,100 5,150
Options (change) 17,765 4,735
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,605 $76,045

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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: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,490
Model Year20122021
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-18
Total Price$80,605$76,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,605$75,045

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

Model Year20122021
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $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 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
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$5,250$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-75

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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 Year20122021
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.3,840 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

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%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%

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