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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: $48,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,306

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $31,611 $37,191
Premium Package 3,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 750 750
Wood trim 500   325  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Lighting Package     985 985
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package     1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Proximity key     1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler     300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620
Premium Package 2,910 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 698 698
Wood trim 455   302  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Lighting Package     916 916
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package     1,855  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Proximity key     1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler     279  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507
Options (change) 9,200 6,800 13,785 9,665
Options (change) 8,370 6,185 12,820 8,989
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $49,925 $52,625 $48,650 $50,530
Total Invoice $46,090 $48,600 $45,306 $47,055

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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: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year2014201420112011
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)245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,925$52,625$48,650$50,530
Adjustments for Features-4,015-4,0150-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,910$48,610$48,650$49,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,330
Total Invoice$46,090$48,600$45,306$47,055
Adjustments for Features-3,707-3,7080-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,383$44,892$45,306$46,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$1,237

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

Model Year2014201420112011
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
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 
App support$0$0  
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
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,165$7,165$3,150$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$4,015$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,707-3,7080-512

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

Model Year20142011
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested250086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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