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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: $45,305

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,480

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $33,670 $31,611 $37,191
Sport Package 1,800    
Premium Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 385 420 420
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 1,800    
Lighting Package   985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Heated front seats   750 750
Rear spoiler   300  
Wood trim   325  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Sport Package 1,640    
Premium Package 1,640    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669 669
Rear side airbags 350 391 391
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,640    
Lighting Package   916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Heated front seats   698 698
Rear spoiler   279  
Wood trim   302  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Options (change) 7,810 11,565 8,945
Options (change) 7,115 10,756 8,320
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $45,305 $46,430 $49,810
Total Invoice $41,480 $43,242 $46,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,044
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,305$46,430$49,810
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$46,430$48,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,330
Total Invoice$41,480$43,242$46,386
Adjustments for Features-1,2820-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,198$43,242$45,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,166

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

Model Year200620112011
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,740$2,340$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2820-978

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

Model Year20062011
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in108.7 in
Length179.7 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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