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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: $51,030

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,531

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Package 3,200 2,200          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Technology Package 3,150 3,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 500            
Heated front seats 500 500 580 580      
Sunshades, second row 250 250 380   380 380 380
Around view cameras 350 350          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625 625
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package     1,250        
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950      
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990 990 990
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850 850   850
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Advanced Lighting Package           1,050  
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium Package 2,910 2,000          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Technology Package 2,865 2,865          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670 670
Wood trim 455            
Heated front seats 455 455 539 539      
Sunshades, second row 230 230 354   354 353 353
Around view cameras 320 320          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581 581
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package     1,163        
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814      
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921 921 921
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930 930 930
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791 791   791
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Advanced Lighting Package           977  
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 12,700 10,300 9,785 8,465 7,975 8,445 5,655
Options (change) 11,560 9,375 9,103 7,874 7,419 7,855 5,260
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $53,425 $56,125 $51,030 $53,317 $62,370 $75,540 $80,350
Total Invoice $49,280 $51,790 $47,531 $49,373 $58,076 $70,323 $74,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $453
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 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$51,030$53,317$62,370$75,540$80,350
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,4050-700-2,725-2,375-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,020$54,720$51,030$52,617$59,645$73,165$78,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,587$8,615$22,135$27,045
Total Invoice$49,280$51,790$47,531$49,373$58,076$70,323$74,796
Adjustments for Features-1,296-1,2960-648-2,537-2,211-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,984$50,494$47,531$48,725$55,539$68,112$72,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$1,194$8,008$20,581$25,147

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

Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Power liftgate$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
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
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 $125$125$125
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
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
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$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15     
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $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 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$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$8,380$8,380$6,975$7,675$9,700$9,350$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,405$0$700$2,725$2,375$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,296-1,2960-648-2,537-2,211-2,118

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

Model Year20142018
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

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
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%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
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

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%

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