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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: $46,745

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,529

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,250 $34,922 $50,639
Premium Package 2,800    
Sport Package 2,300    
Navigation system 1,800 2,210 2,210
Xenon HID headlights 800 790 790
Heated front seats 500 680  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690
Sunroof Package   1,790  
Folding second row seats   290  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820  
Wood trim     775
Premium Package 2,550    
Sport Package 2,095    
Navigation system 1,640 2,055 2,055
Xenon HID headlights 730 735 735
Heated front seats 455 633  
Rear side airbags 350 358  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642 642
Sunroof Package   1,665  
Folding second row seats   270  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763  
Wood trim     721
Options (change) 9,135 8,420 5,230
Options (change) 8,320 7,832 4,864
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,360 $46,745 $61,755
Total Invoice $45,395 $43,529 $57,578

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $884
Model Year200920062006
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,360$46,745$61,755
Adjustments for Features-2,9900-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$46,745$60,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,810
Total Invoice$45,395$43,529$57,578
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,645$43,529$56,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,930

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

Model Year200920062006
ModelX3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Tire-pressure monitor$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
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$2,950$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7500-1,119

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

Model Year20092006
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in106.9 in
Length179.7 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height66.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested57527%
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%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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