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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: $79,545 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $410 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $73,790 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $634 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG C63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $65,200 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $60,636 | $59,100 |
| Premium 4 Package | 5,700 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,090 | |
| designo Package | 3,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 750 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 990 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Premium 4 Package | 5,301 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,014 | |
| designo Package | 2,883 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 698 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 921 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 13,830 | 15,050 |
| Options (change) | 12,863 | 13,695 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $79,955 | $79,545 |
| Total Invoice | $74,424 | $73,790 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG C63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $79,955 | $79,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,580 | $79,545 |
| Total Invoice | $74,424 | $73,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,211 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,213 | $73,790 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG C63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,500 | $6,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,375 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,211 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,782 lb. | 3,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -500 | 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 |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 1415 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 61% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 44% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
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