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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: $56,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,840

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $55,614 $34,080 $39,880
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290    
AMG Leather Package 3,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Sport Line   2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Multimedia Package 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200    
AMG Leather Package 2,874    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Sport Line   2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Options (change) 11,810 18,475 15,875
Options (change) 10,984 16,835 14,465
Destination 905 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $74,215 $56,250 $59,950
Total Invoice $69,203 $51,840 $55,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,174
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$74,215$56,250$59,950
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,940$56,250$58,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$69,203$51,840$55,270
Adjustments for Features-1,1890-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,014$51,840$54,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,370

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

Model Year201320132013
ModelC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,550$4,075$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1890-1,060

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

Model Year20132013
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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