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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: $45,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $29,810 $35,790
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   575 575
Special order charge 250 250 250      
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Steering-linked headlights         800  
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Premium Package         3,250 2,550
Sport Package         1,600 1,600
Cold Weather Package         1,000 1,000
Satellite radio         595 595
HD radio         500 500
iPod integration         400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 430 430
Wood trim 302 302 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 320 320
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   525 525
Special order charge 250 250 250      
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Steering-linked headlights         730  
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Premium Package         2,960 2,320
Sport Package         1,455 1,455
Cold Weather Package         910 910
Satellite radio         540 540
HD radio         450 450
iPod integration         365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90
Options (change) 11,685 11,685 8,860 9,510 12,145 10,745
Options (change) 10,885 10,885 8,258 8,845 11,050 9,770
Destination 905 905 905 905 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,940 $51,540 $51,165 $71,915 $45,320 $50,420
Total Invoice $44,666 $48,014 $47,665 $67,064 $41,635 $46,335

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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: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,074
Model Year201320132013201320072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,940$51,540$51,165$71,915$45,320$50,420
Adjustments for Features-2,100-3,950-2,450-2,5750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,840$47,590$48,715$69,340$45,320$50,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,875$23,500$0$4,750
Total Invoice$44,666$48,014$47,665$67,064$41,635$46,335
Adjustments for Features-1,957-3,680-2,282-2,4010-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,709$44,334$45,383$64,663$41,635$46,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,674$21,954$0$4,378

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

Model Year201320132013201320072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
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   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,290$4,790$4,915$2,340$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$3,950$2,450$2,575$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,957-3,680-2,282-2,4010-322

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

Model Year20132007
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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