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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: $44,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,290

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $29,810 $35,790
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440 575 575
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Premium Package           3,250 2,550
Sport Package           1,600 1,600
Navigation system           2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights           800  
iPod integration           400 400
Heated front seats           500 500
HD radio           500 500
Proximity key           500 500
Satellite radio           595 595
Folding second row seats           475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             100
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 430 430
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409 525 525
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Premium Package           2,960 2,320
Sport Package           1,455 1,455
Navigation system           1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights           730  
iPod integration           365 365
Heated front seats           455 455
HD radio           450 450
Proximity key           455 455
Satellite radio           540 540
Folding second row seats           430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             90
Options (change) 9,595 9,595 7,615 6,535 3,620 11,770 10,370
Options (change) 8,923 8,923 7,082 6,076 3,365 10,705 9,425
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,470 $51,967 $59,340 $72,710 $77,795 $44,945 $50,045
Total Invoice $46,072 $48,111 $55,251 $67,684 $72,413 $41,290 $45,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $721
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,470$51,967$59,340$72,710$77,795$44,945$50,045
Adjustments for Features-4,360-5,985-7,060-5,710-6,8600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,110$45,982$52,280$67,000$70,935$44,945$49,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,170$21,890$25,825$0$4,750
Total Invoice$46,072$48,111$55,251$67,684$72,413$41,290$45,990
Adjustments for Features-4,061-5,541-6,574-5,315-6,3850-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,011$42,570$48,677$62,369$66,028$41,290$45,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$6,666$20,358$24,017$0$4,378

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Ski sack     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Residual heat     $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$9,675$10,750$9,400$10,550$3,690$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$5,985$7,060$5,710$6,860$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,061-5,541-6,574-5,315-6,3850-322

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

Model Year20162007
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in108.7 in
Length184.5 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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