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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: $60,770

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,540

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $1,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC400335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,590 $43,750
Base Invoice $45,189 $40,930
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Power trunk closer 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Lighting Package 800  
Interior Package 2,300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Premium Package   2,200
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Line   1,700
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 865
Power trunk closer 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Lighting Package 744  
Interior Package 2,139  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Semi-automated parking system   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Line   1,545
Heated front seats   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
Options (change) 13,200 16,025
Options (change) 12,276 14,615
Destination 925 995
Total Price $62,715 $60,770
Total Invoice $58,390 $56,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC400335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,715$60,770
Adjustments for Features-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,315$60,770
Total Invoice$58,390$56,540
Adjustments for Features-3,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,224$56,540

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC400335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,775$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1660

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,737 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 C400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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