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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: $76,695

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,960

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $64,000
Base Invoice $61,473 $60,200
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
designo Package 3,100  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 350
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Executive Package   3,900
Full Merino Leather   2,650
LED headlights   1,900
Sunroof   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Wood trim   0
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
designo Package 2,883  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 320
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Executive Package   3,590
Full Merino Leather   2,435
LED headlights   1,750
Sunroof   0
Semi-automated parking system   460
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 10,720 11,700
Options (change) 9,971 10,765
Destination 995 995
Total Price $77,815 $76,695
Total Invoice $72,439 $71,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20182017
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$77,815$76,695
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,065$76,695
Total Invoice$72,439$71,960
Adjustments for Features-6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,741$71,960

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

Model Year20182017
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6980

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

Model Year20182017
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in182.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,575 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100-200%
Total Not Requested150300%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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