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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: $53,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,717

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720132013
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $32,876 $38,502
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950 2,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,530 1,530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790
Special order charge         250 250
Leather Package         1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Proximity key         650 650
Rear spoiler         300  
Wood trim         325 0
Panoramic sunroof         1,090 1,090
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 2,744 2,744
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,423 1,423
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 669 669
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460    
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595
Special order charge         250 250
Leather Package         1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Proximity key         605 605
Rear spoiler         279  
Wood trim         302 0
Panoramic sunroof         1,014 1,014
Options (change) 13,200 13,300 13,000 10,350 17,115 13,990
Options (change) 12,150 12,245 11,970 9,530 15,936 13,030
Destination 995 995 995 995 905 905
Total Price $54,245 $56,345 $56,745 $60,295 $53,370 $56,295
Total Invoice $51,070 $53,025 $53,405 $56,730 $49,717 $52,437

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $233
Model Year201720172017201720132013
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,245$56,345$56,745$60,295$53,370$56,295
Adjustments for Features-1,190-3,240-3,240-3,4900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,055$53,105$53,505$56,805$53,370$56,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0$2,775
Total Invoice$51,070$53,025$53,405$56,730$49,717$52,437
Adjustments for Features-1,120-3,049-3,049-3,2840-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,950$49,976$50,356$53,446$49,717$52,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$406$3,496$0$2,580

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

Model Year201720172017201720132013
ModelX3X3X3X3C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $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 $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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$8,165$8,165$8,415$4,925$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$3,240$3,240$3,490$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,120-3,049-3,049-3,2840-140

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

Model Year20172013
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.8 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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