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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: $52,430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,825

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,700      
M Sport Package 3,000          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Convenience Package 1,700          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 200 200        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Sport Activity Package   1,750        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Wood trim     325   0  
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package       800 800 800
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,511      
M Sport Package 2,730          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Convenience Package 1,545          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 180 180        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Sport Activity Package   1,595        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Wood trim     302   0  
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package       744 744 744
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 16,250 13,300 13,105 10,880 10,870 8,280
Options (change) 14,795 12,115 12,188 10,119 10,109 7,700
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,245 $56,895 $52,430 $60,395 $75,695 $81,105
Total Invoice $50,000 $52,475 $48,825 $56,233 $70,461 $75,492

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $286
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$54,245$56,895$52,430$60,395$75,695$81,105
Adjustments for Features-965-8650-2,725-1,275-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,280$56,030$52,430$57,670$74,420$78,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$5,240$21,990$26,250
Total Invoice$50,000$52,475$48,825$56,233$70,461$75,492
Adjustments for Features-889-7980-2,537-1,187-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,111$51,677$48,825$53,696$69,274$73,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,566$0$4,871$20,449$24,410

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

Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
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$100  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,265$8,165$7,300$10,025$8,575$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$865$0$2,725$1,275$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-7980-2,537-1,187-2,257

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

Model Year20122015
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.18.0 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%
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested197579%
Total Not Requested54021%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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