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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710 710
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Premium II Package         2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package         2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof         1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces         1,550 1,550 1,550
Telematics service, such as OnStar         650 650 650
iPod integration         375 375 375
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 660 660 660
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Premium II Package         2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package         2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof         930 930 930
Leather seating surfaces         1,442 1,442 1,442
Telematics service, such as OnStar         604 604 604
iPod integration         349 349 349
Options (change) 8,400 8,500 8,500 6,600 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 7,645 7,735 7,735 6,005 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $48,345 $50,445 $51,945 $54,395 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $45,155 $47,085 $48,465 $50,735 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,345$50,445$51,945$54,395$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-4,190-6,240-6,240-6,4900-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,155$44,205$45,705$47,905$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$45,155$47,085$48,465$50,735$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-3,914-5,824-5,822-6,0530-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,241$41,261$42,643$44,682$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$1,402$3,441$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual    $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,790$8,840$8,840$9,090$2,600$3,775$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$6,240$6,240$6,490$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,914-5,824-5,822-6,0530-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20162008
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.8 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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