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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,569

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $35,712 $45,189
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 2,700  
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 380 380
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Multimedia Package         2,690 2,690
Lighting Package         800 800
Interior Package         2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Power trunk closer         250 250
Rear spoiler         300 300
Wood trim         325  
Head-up display (HUD)         990 990
Panoramic sunroof         1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 2,511  
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 354 354
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Multimedia Package         2,502 2,502
Lighting Package         744 744
Interior Package         2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Power trunk closer         233 233
Rear spoiler         279 279
Wood trim         302  
Head-up display (HUD)         921 921
Panoramic sunroof         1,376 1,376
Options (change) 15,800 15,900 15,600 14,000 13,905 10,880
Options (change) 14,380 14,470 14,200 12,740 12,932 10,119
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $55,295 $57,395 $58,595 $60,495 $53,230 $60,395
Total Invoice $51,475 $53,405 $54,515 $56,275 $49,569 $56,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,939
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,295$57,395$58,595$60,495$53,230$60,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-35-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,295$55,345$56,545$58,445$53,195$58,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0$5,090
Total Invoice$51,475$53,405$54,515$56,275$49,569$56,233
Adjustments for Features0-1,907-1,907-1,907-33-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,475$51,498$52,608$54,368$49,536$54,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,133$2,893$0$4,732

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0 
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Suggestive steering    $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,415$7,415$7,415$5,400$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$35$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907-1,907-1,907-33-1,965

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152015
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length183.8 in184.5 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
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%

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