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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: $77,305

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,959

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $59,427 $57,720
Lighting Package 800  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 350
Blind spot warning system 550  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Wood trim 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Executive Package   4,300
7-speed automated manual   2,900
LED headlights   1,900
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Lighting Package 744  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 465  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 320
Blind spot warning system 512  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Wood trim 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Executive Package   3,915
7-speed automated manual   2,640
LED headlights   1,730
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Options (change) 12,480 15,550
Options (change) 11,607 14,155
Destination 925 995
Total Price $77,305 $78,545
Total Invoice $71,959 $72,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $308
Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$77,305$78,545
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,305$77,895
Total Invoice$71,959$72,870
Adjustments for Features0-603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,959$72,267

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

Model Year20152015
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-603

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in182.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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