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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: $74,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,743

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $65,500
Base Invoice $55,614 $61,595
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   4,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Proximity key 605  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,770
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 12,390 8,050
Options (change) 11,524 7,405
Destination 905 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $74,795 $74,545
Total Invoice $69,743 $69,995

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,602
Model Year20132018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$74,795$74,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,795$72,570
Total Invoice$69,743$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,743$68,141

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

Model Year20132018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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 
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
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 - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,125$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,854

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

Model Year20132018
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.3,630 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%

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