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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: $50,550

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,078

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Technology Package 3,200 3,200          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450          
M Sport Package 3,000            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
App support 250 250          
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150          
Sport Activity Package   1,250          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625    
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package     1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050      
Heated front seats     580 580      
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
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 2,450
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Technology Package 2,910 2,910          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140          
M Sport Package 2,730            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
App support 230 230          
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921 921
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670 670
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045          
Sport Activity Package   1,140          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581    
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package     1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907      
Heated front seats     539 539      
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
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 2,279
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 16,500 14,050 10,125 10,125 7,605 9,700 7,110
Options (change) 15,020 12,790 9,418 9,418 7,074 9,022 6,613
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $54,125 $55,975 $50,550 $53,057 $60,530 $75,825 $80,835
Total Invoice $49,905 $51,630 $47,078 $49,127 $56,359 $70,583 $75,242

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $573
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$54,125$55,975$50,550$53,057$60,530$75,825$80,835
Adjustments for Features-2,445-2,3450-1,525-2,675-3,090-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,680$53,630$50,550$51,532$57,855$72,735$77,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0$982$7,305$22,185$26,495
Total Invoice$49,905$51,630$47,078$49,127$56,359$70,583$75,242
Adjustments for Features-2,254-2,1630-1,412-2,491-2,876-3,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,651$49,467$47,078$47,715$53,868$67,707$71,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,816$0$637$6,790$20,629$24,636

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

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear wiper$175$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
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   $0$0
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100  
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,670$8,570$6,225$7,750$8,900$9,315$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$2,345$0$1,525$2,675$3,090$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,254-2,1630-1,412-2,491-2,876-3,528

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

Model Year20112017
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length183.0 in184.5 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87562%
Total Not Requested54038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109071%
Total Not Requested45029%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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