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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: $46,540

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,347

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $36,250 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Premium Package 2,800          
Sport Package 2,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 385          
HD radio 350          
Heated front seats 500 580 580      
Navigation system 1,800          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625   625
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 3 Package         2,450  
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Package 2,550          
Sport Package 2,095          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 350          
HD radio 315          
Heated front seats 455 539 539      
Navigation system 1,640          
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581   581
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 3 Package         2,279  
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 9,485 6,115 6,115 5,145 7,240 2,825
Options (change) 8,635 5,687 5,687 4,785 6,734 2,627
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $49,710 $46,540 $49,047 $58,070 $73,365 $76,550
Total Invoice $45,710 $43,347 $45,396 $54,070 $68,295 $71,256

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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: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,931
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,710$46,540$49,047$58,070$73,365$76,550
Adjustments for Features0-610-2,135-4,035-4,450-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,710$45,930$46,912$54,035$68,915$72,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$8,105$22,985$27,035
Total Invoice$45,710$43,347$45,396$54,070$68,295$71,256
Adjustments for Features0-568-1,976-3,757-4,142-3,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,710$42,779$43,420$50,313$64,153$67,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$641$7,534$21,374$25,140

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

Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelX3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Power trunk closer    $350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support    $0 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0 
Handwriting recognition    $200 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Traffic information $25$25$25 $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,875$7,400$9,300$9,715$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$2,135$4,035$4,450$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-568-1,976-3,757-4,142-3,337

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

Model Year20092017
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.17.4 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 xDrive30i

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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