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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: $48,105

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,799

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $31,248 $36,968
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Convenience Package 1,300      
Premium 2 Package     3,700 1,400
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070
Wood trim     320  
Rear spoiler     300  
Proximity key     1,130 1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275 1,395 1,395
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Convenience Package 1,185      
Premium 2 Package     3,441 1,302
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479
Panoramic sunroof     995 995
Wood trim     298  
Rear spoiler     279  
Proximity key     1,051 1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604
Options (change) 9,700 8,400 13,630 10,710
Options (change) 8,830 7,645 12,676 9,960
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $49,445 $53,245 $48,105 $51,335
Total Invoice $45,645 $49,155 $44,799 $47,803

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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: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,976
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,445$53,245$48,105$51,335
Adjustments for Features-4,140-4,1400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,305$49,105$48,105$50,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0$2,180
Total Invoice$45,645$49,155$44,799$47,803
Adjustments for Features-3,822-3,8220-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,823$45,333$44,799$46,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,510$0$2,026

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

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$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
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,790$6,790$2,650$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$4,140$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,822-3,8220-978

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

Model Year20132010
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested290088%
Total Not Requested39012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165076%
Total Not Requested51524%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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