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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: $72,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,000 $55,900
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Folding second row seats   475
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Folding second row seats   430
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 7,890 14,400
Options (change) 7,338 13,110
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $75,885 $72,475

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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: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,998
Model Year20192011
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$75,885$72,475
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,100$72,475

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

Model Year20192011
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimAMG C63M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 
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 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,775$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4160

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20192011
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 Weight3,874 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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