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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: $45,885

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $35,510 $31,248 $36,968
Sport Package 2,300    
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 385 410 410
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Wood trim   320  
Rear spoiler   300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650
Sport Package 2,095    
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670
Rear side airbags 350 381 381
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Wood trim   298  
Rear spoiler   279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604
Options (change) 9,060 11,410 8,490
Options (change) 8,250 10,611 7,895
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $48,485 $45,885 $49,115
Total Invoice $44,585 $42,734 $45,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $702
Model Year200820102010
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp 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$48,485$45,885$49,115
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,235$45,885$48,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$44,585$42,734$45,738
Adjustments for Features-1,1490-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,436$42,734$44,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,026

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

Model Year200820102010
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
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 
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
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,715$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1490-978

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested167580%
Total Not Requested42520%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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