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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: $51,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250 $40,750 $54,000
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 600 600
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   575 575
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Wood trim 325 325 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Driving Assistance Package         500 500
Convenience Tier         1,750  
Premium Tier         2,900 2,900
Luxury Design         0 0
Executive Tier         3,100 3,100
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 550 550
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   530 530
Special order charge 233 233 233      
Wood trim 302 302 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 505 505
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Driving Assistance Package         460 460
Convenience Tier         1,610  
Premium Tier         2,670 2,670
Luxury Design         0 0
Executive Tier         2,850 2,850
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105
Options (change) 14,805 14,805 11,980 12,630 11,675 9,925
Options (change) 13,770 13,770 11,143 11,747 10,740 9,130
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $51,530 $55,130 $55,005 $75,505 $53,420 $64,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,133
Model Year201420142014201420202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$51,530$55,130$55,005$75,505$53,420$64,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-475-1,475-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,530$53,280$54,655$75,030$51,945$63,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,125$23,500$0$11,250

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

Model Year201420142014201420202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
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 
Around view cameras    $500$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$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$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$150
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $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 $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$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$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$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$475$1,475$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-443-324-269

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

Model Year20142020
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
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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