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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: $71,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,290

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $54,850
Base Invoice $61,473 $50,640
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Polished alloy wheels 1,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
245/35ZR19   1,200
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Folding second row seats   475
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Polished alloy wheels 1,814  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
245/35ZR19   1,090
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Folding second row seats   430
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,790 14,870
Options (change) 8,175 13,525
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $75,885 $71,845
Total Invoice $70,643 $66,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$75,885$71,845
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,600$71,845
Total Invoice$70,643$66,290
Adjustments for Features-3,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,585$66,290

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

Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,350$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0580

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,782 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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