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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: $49,300

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,915

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $36,250 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153
Sport Package 2,300      
Premium Package 2,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
HD radio 350      
Rear side airbags 385 420 420 420
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Special order charge   250 250 250
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Wood trim   325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Sport Package 2,095      
Premium Package 2,550      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669 669 669
HD radio 315      
Rear side airbags 350 391 391 391
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Special order charge   233 233 233
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Wood trim   302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 10,185 12,575 12,575 9,450
Options (change) 9,270 11,696 11,696 8,790
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $50,410 $49,300 $52,900 $52,475
Total Invoice $46,345 $45,915 $49,263 $48,868

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,408
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,410$49,300$52,900$52,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,900-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,410$48,250$50,000$51,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,025
Total Invoice$46,345$45,915$49,263$48,868
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,701-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,345$44,937$46,562$47,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,813

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

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,040$6,890$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,900$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,701-1,118

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

Model Year20092014
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in108.7 in
Length179.7 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 xDrive30i

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 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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