Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2018

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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: $76,445

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,378

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelC-Class4-Series
TrimC63 AMGM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $67,700
Base Invoice $57,130 $63,640
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   2,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Blind spot warning system   500
Leather seating surfaces   950
Sunroof   0
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 605  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   1,930
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Blind spot warning system   460
Leather seating surfaces   875
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 12,550 7,750
Options (change) 11,673 7,130
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,555 $76,445
Total Invoice $71,378 $71,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year20122018
ModelC-Class4-Series
TrimC63 AMGM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$76,555$76,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,555$75,045
Total Invoice$71,378$71,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,378$70,451

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-Class4-Series
TrimC63 AMGM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$6,600$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-Class4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height54.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

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