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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: $48,695

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,350

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Premium Package 3,200 2,200          
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500          
Wood trim 500   325   325   0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Premium Package 2,910 2,000          
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455          
Wood trim 455   302   302   0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 11,100 8,700 13,895 12,600 13,895 12,600 10,770
Options (change) 10,100 7,915 12,924 11,720 12,924 11,720 10,018
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $51,825 $54,525 $49,570 $48,695 $52,790 $51,905 $52,220
Total Invoice $47,820 $50,330 $46,163 $45,350 $49,158 $48,335 $48,628

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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: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $773
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,825$54,525$49,570$48,695$52,790$51,905$52,220
Adjustments for Features-3,515-3,515-7250-2,425-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,310$51,010$48,845$48,695$50,365$50,205$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$47,820$50,330$46,163$45,350$49,158$48,335$48,628
Adjustments for Features-3,243-3,245-6750-2,258-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,577$47,085$45,488$45,350$46,900$46,752$47,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,508$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
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$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350$350     
Remote app$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$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     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$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 (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$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$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,465$4,675$3,950$6,375$5,650$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$3,515$725$0$2,425$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,243-3,245-6750-2,258-1,583-675

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

Model Year20142012
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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