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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,570 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $4,925 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,163 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $4,082 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,850 | $43,950 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 |
| Base Invoice | $35,920 | $40,615 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,300 | 1,400 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,000 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,185 | 1,275 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 910 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 2,730 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Options (change) | 14,750 | 9,800 | 13,895 | 13,895 | 10,770 |
| Options (change) | 13,430 | 8,925 | 12,924 | 12,924 | 10,018 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $54,495 | $54,645 | $49,570 | $52,790 | $52,220 |
| Total Invoice | $50,245 | $50,435 | $46,163 | $49,158 | $48,628 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $795 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-19 | 245/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $54,495 | $54,645 | $49,570 | $52,790 | $52,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,565 | -2,515 | 0 | -1,700 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,930 | $52,130 | $49,570 | $51,090 | $52,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,650 |
| Total Invoice | $50,245 | $50,435 | $46,163 | $49,158 | $48,628 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,287 | -2,321 | 0 | -1,583 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,958 | $48,114 | $46,163 | $47,575 | $48,628 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,156 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,465 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $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 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,040 | $6,990 | $4,475 | $6,175 | $4,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,565 | $2,515 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,287 | -2,321 | 0 | -1,583 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,113 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 7% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| 245/45WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 94% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 17% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
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