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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: $53,425

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,280

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium Package 3,200 2,200          
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Technology Package 3,150 3,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500          
Wood trim 500   325 325 325 325 0
Sunshades, second row 250 250 380 380 380 380 380
Around view cameras 350 350          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package           800 800
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium Package 2,910 2,000          
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Technology Package 2,865 2,865          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455          
Wood trim 455   302 302 302 302 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230 354 354 354 353 353
Around view cameras 320 320          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package           744 744
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 12,700 10,300 13,665 13,665 11,335 11,055 8,140
Options (change) 11,560 9,375 12,710 12,710 10,543 10,281 7,570
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $53,425 $56,125 $53,540 $56,037 $63,060 $77,230 $82,315
Total Invoice $49,280 $51,790 $49,859 $51,898 $58,712 $71,889 $76,618

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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: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$53,425$56,125$53,540$56,037$63,060$77,230$82,315
Adjustments for Features-440-4400-1,525-2,475-1,775-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,985$55,685$53,540$54,512$60,585$75,455$79,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$972$7,045$21,915$25,850
Total Invoice$49,280$51,790$49,859$51,898$58,712$71,889$76,618
Adjustments for Features-406-4060-1,412-2,304-1,652-2,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,874$51,384$49,859$50,486$56,408$70,237$73,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$627$6,549$20,378$24,036

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

Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
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  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $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     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,815$7,375$8,900$9,850$9,150$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$440$0$1,525$2,475$1,775$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-4060-1,412-2,304-1,652-2,723

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

Model Year20142016
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.18.0 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

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 system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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