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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: $49,535

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,535

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $35,510 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Premium Package 2,800 2,700      
Sport Package 2,300 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720
HD radio 350        
Rear side airbags 385 420 420 420 420
Heated front seats 500        
Navigation system 1,800        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Becker Map Pilot   600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Special order charge   250 250    
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package 2,550 2,511      
Sport Package 2,095 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669 669 669 669
HD radio 315        
Rear side airbags 350 391 391 391 391
Heated front seats 455        
Navigation system 1,640        
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Becker Map Pilot   558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Special order charge   233 233    
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 10,110 12,240 7,040 6,780 4,190
Options (change) 9,200 11,383 6,547 6,305 3,896
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $49,535 $51,565 $56,555 $71,605 $77,015
Total Invoice $45,535 $48,020 $52,661 $66,657 $71,688

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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: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,535$51,565$56,555$71,605$77,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-4,935-3,485-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$48,330$51,620$68,120$72,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,290$19,790$24,050
Total Invoice$45,535$48,020$52,661$66,657$71,688
Adjustments for Features0-3,013-4,595-3,244-4,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,535$45,007$48,066$63,413$67,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,059$18,406$22,367

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

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$8,300$10,000$8,550$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235$4,935$3,485$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013-4,595-3,244-4,314

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

Model Year20082015
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in111.8 in
Length179.7 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height66.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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