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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: $53,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,905

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Convenience Package 1,700            
Technology Package 3,200 3,200          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
M Sport Package 3,000            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
App support 250 250          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Sport Activity Package   1,750          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Wood trim     325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package           800 800
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Convenience Package 1,545            
Technology Package 2,910 2,910          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140          
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
M Sport Package 2,730            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
App support 230 230          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921 921
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669 669
Sport Activity Package   1,595          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Wood trim     302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package           744 744
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 16,150 13,200 13,915 13,915 11,335 11,055 8,140
Options (change) 14,700 12,020 12,943 12,943 10,543 10,281 7,570
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $54,145 $56,795 $53,790 $56,287 $63,060 $77,230 $82,315
Total Invoice $49,905 $52,380 $50,092 $52,131 $58,712 $71,889 $76,618

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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: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $800
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$54,145$56,795$53,790$56,287$63,060$77,230$82,315
Adjustments for Features-665-5650-1,525-2,375-1,675-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,480$56,230$53,790$54,762$60,685$75,555$79,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$972$6,895$21,765$25,700
Total Invoice$49,905$52,380$50,092$52,131$58,712$71,889$76,618
Adjustments for Features-613-5210-1,412-2,211-1,559-2,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,292$51,859$50,092$50,719$56,501$70,330$73,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$0$627$6,409$20,238$23,897

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

Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$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
Tires, run-flat$150$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$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
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$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$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$250$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$25$25$25
Traffic information$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$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$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 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$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
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,265$7,700$9,225$10,075$9,375$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$565$0$1,525$2,375$1,675$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-613-5210-1,412-2,211-1,559-2,629

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

Model Year20122016
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested197579%
Total Not Requested54021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 AMG C63 S

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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