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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: $53,110

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,025

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $2,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $40,250
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $38,115
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550
Heated steering wheel 250 250       190
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Convenience Tier           1,750
Obstacle detection, rear           600
Sunshade, rear, power           575
Executive Tier           3,100
Premium Tier           2,900
Luxury Design           0
Driving Assistance Package           500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200
Blind spot warning system           500
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 505
Heated steering wheel 233 233       175
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Convenience Tier           1,610
Obstacle detection, rear           550
Sunshade, rear, power           530
Executive Tier           2,850
Premium Tier           2,670
Luxury Design           0
Driving Assistance Package           460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105
Blind spot warning system           460
Options (change) 16,190 16,190 13,680 12,950 10,360 11,865
Options (change) 15,059 15,059 12,724 12,044 9,635 10,915
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,615 $59,122 $66,605 $79,075 $84,085 $53,110
Total Invoice $52,719 $54,768 $62,009 $73,605 $78,264 $50,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$56,615$59,122$66,605$79,075$84,085$53,110
Adjustments for Features-2,725-4,250-5,450-4,250-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,890$54,872$61,155$74,825$79,135$53,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,265$20,935$25,245$0
Total Invoice$52,719$54,768$62,009$73,605$78,264$50,025
Adjustments for Features-2,537-3,937-5,074-3,956-4,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,182$50,831$56,935$69,649$73,657$50,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$649$6,753$19,467$23,475$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class3-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Residual heat     $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    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input     $50
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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 steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $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 
Total Value of Features$7,625$9,150$10,350$9,150$9,850$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$4,250$5,450$4,250$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,537-3,937-5,074-3,956-4,6070

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

Model Year20172019
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in185.7 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested421565%
Total Not Requested225035%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested421565%
Total Not Requested225035%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested356561%
Total Not Requested225039%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested281564%
Total Not Requested155036%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested356570%
Total Not Requested155030%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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