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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: $88,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,947

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $3,133

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Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $65,500
Base Invoice $66,867 $61,595
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Lighting Package 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Blind spot warning system 550 500
Sunshade, rear, power 440 350
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Competition Package   4,750
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Driving Assistance Package   500
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Lighting Package 744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Blind spot warning system 512 460
Sunshade, rear, power 409 320
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Competition Package   4,370
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Driving Assistance Package   460
Ceramic brake rotors   7,500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 15,220 24,450
Options (change) 14,155 22,490
Destination 925 995
Total Price $88,045 $90,945
Total Invoice $81,947 $85,080

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,010
Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19265/30-20
Total Price$88,045$90,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,045$89,745
Total Invoice$81,947$85,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,947$83,957

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM3
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,275$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,123

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,924 lb.3,630 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 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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