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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,525

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $37,440 $42,500
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 320      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Proximity key 1,130 1,130    
Sport Line     2,100 1,700
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Wood trim 298      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Proximity key 1,051 1,051    
Sport Line     1,910 1,545
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunshade, rear, power     320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Options (change) 12,260 9,640 8,850 8,450
Options (change) 11,402 8,965 8,050 7,685
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $46,735 $50,265 $50,275 $55,375
Total Invoice $43,525 $46,808 $46,415 $51,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,735$50,265$50,275$55,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,075-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$49,015$48,200$54,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$0$6,250
Total Invoice$43,525$46,808$46,415$51,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,916-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,525$45,644$44,499$50,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,119$0$5,757

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,575$4,400$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,075$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,916-854

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102014
ModelC-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30011%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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