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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: $49,265

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,490

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $32,876 $38,502
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400 1,530 1,530
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Proximity key 500 500 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Activity Package   1,250    
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Rear spoiler     300  
Wood trim     325 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275 1,423 1,423
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Proximity key 455 455 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sport Activity Package   1,140    
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Rear spoiler     279  
Wood trim     302 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Options (change) 11,640 11,990 14,165 11,040
Options (change) 10,605 10,925 13,192 10,286
Destination 875 875 905 905
Total Price $49,265 $53,915 $50,420 $53,345
Total Invoice $45,490 $49,765 $46,973 $49,693

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,265$53,915$50,420$53,345
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,9650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,950$51,950$50,420$53,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$0$2,775
Total Invoice$45,490$49,765$46,973$49,693
Adjustments for Features-1,214-1,8140-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,276$47,951$46,973$49,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$0$2,580

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

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,490$4,525$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,965$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,214-1,8140-140

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

Model Year20112013
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2408%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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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