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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: $50,890

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $40,250
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $38,115
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 600
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   575
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Driving Assistance Package         500
Convenience Tier         1,750
Premium Tier         2,900
Luxury Design         0
Executive Tier         3,100
Blind spot warning system         500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 550
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   530
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 505
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Driving Assistance Package         460
Convenience Tier         1,610
Premium Tier         2,670
Luxury Design         0
Executive Tier         2,850
Blind spot warning system         460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105
Options (change) 14,635 14,635 11,810 12,460 11,675
Options (change) 13,629 13,629 11,002 11,589 10,740
Destination 905 905 905 905 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $50,890 $54,490 $54,115 $74,865 $52,920
Total Invoice $47,410 $50,758 $50,409 $69,808 $49,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$50,890$54,490$54,115$74,865$52,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-475-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$52,640$53,765$74,390$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,875$23,500$0
Total Invoice$47,410$50,758$50,409$69,808$49,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-326-443-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,410$49,035$50,083$69,365$48,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,673$21,955$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition    $200
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,550$7,400$5,900$6,025$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$475$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-443-1,389

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

Model Year20132019
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 Weight3,429 lb.3,590 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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