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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: $52,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,996

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Sport Activity Package 1,150          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Technology Package 3,200 3,200        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
App support 250 250        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990
Heated front seats 500 500 580      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 200 200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Convenience Package 1,300          
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium 1 Package     1,250      
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Rear spoiler     350      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Sport Activity Package 1,045          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Technology Package 2,910 2,910        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
App support 230 230        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921
Heated front seats 455 455 539      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 180 180        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670
Convenience Package 1,185          
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium 1 Package     1,163      
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930 930
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
Rear spoiler     326      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 13,650 11,200 11,360 9,550 8,970 7,230
Options (change) 12,425 10,195 10,568 8,884 8,343 6,725
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,395 $56,045 $52,605 $63,945 $76,065 $81,925
Total Invoice $49,240 $51,705 $48,996 $59,541 $70,811 $76,261

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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: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $807
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$53,395$56,045$52,605$63,945$76,065$81,925
Adjustments for Features-1,140-5900-2,725-1,575-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,255$55,455$52,605$61,220$74,490$79,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$8,615$21,885$27,045
Total Invoice$49,240$51,705$48,996$59,541$70,811$76,261
Adjustments for Features-1,051-5440-2,537-1,466-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,189$51,161$48,996$57,004$69,345$74,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,972$0$8,008$20,349$25,147

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

Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$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
Blind spot warning system  $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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
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     
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 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
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
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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,165$7,615$7,025$9,750$8,600$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$590$0$2,725$1,575$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,051-5440-2,537-1,466-2,118

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

Model Year20132018
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

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested1909%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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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