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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,420 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $2,500 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $40,750 | $54,000 |
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 600 | 600 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 325 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 575 | 575 |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 990 | 990 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | 3,100 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 744 | 744 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 550 | 550 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 505 | 505 |
| Wood trim | 302 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 530 | 530 |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 921 | 921 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | ||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | 460 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | ||
| Options (change) | 16,595 | 13,570 | 11,675 | 9,925 |
| Options (change) | 15,433 | 12,620 | 10,740 | 9,130 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $55,920 | $63,085 | $53,420 | $64,920 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,471 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 255hp I4 | 382hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $55,920 | $63,085 | $53,420 | $64,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,625 | -3,700 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,295 | $59,385 | $53,420 | $64,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,090 | $0 | $11,250 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | 330i | M340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,725 | $8,800 | $5,100 | $5,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,625 | $3,700 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,513 | -3,445 | 0 | -39 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 29% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1665 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 29% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1665 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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