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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: $52,270 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $20,495 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,200 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $19,655 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $59,800 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $55,614 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 750 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Proximity key | 650 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 685 | 685 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| Proximity key | 605 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 10,360 | 16,475 | 13,075 |
| Options (change) | 9,636 | 15,015 | 11,920 |
| Destination | 905 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $72,765 | $52,270 | $56,370 |
| Total Invoice | $67,855 | $48,200 | $52,005 |
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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: $19,070 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,326 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 451hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $72,765 | $52,270 | $56,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,425 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,340 | $52,270 | $56,370 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $67,855 | $48,200 | $52,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,329 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,526 | $48,200 | $52,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $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 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| 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 | $5,200 | $3,775 | $3,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,425 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,329 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,924 lb. | 3,759 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 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 | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
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