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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: $58,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,367

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
M Sport Design 4,100            
Driving Assistance Package 900 900          
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950          
Executive Tier 3,500            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200          
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row 250 250 380   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Parking Assistance Package   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,700     1,620    
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package     1,950        
Premium Driver Assistance Package     3,050        
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Upholstered instrument panel     350        
AMG Line     2,175        
Black exterior trim (optional)     300   300 750 750
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990 990 990
Heated front seats     580 580      
designo Package       3,800      
Premium Package       700      
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250
Rear spoiler       350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
M Sport Design 3,770            
Driving Assistance Package 830 830          
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715          
Executive Tier 3,220            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105          
Panoramic sunroof 1,105   930 930 930 930 930
Sunshades, second row 230 230 354   354 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670 670 670 670 670
Parking Assistance Package   645          
Leather seating surfaces   1,565     1,507    
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package     1,814        
Premium Driver Assistance Package     2,837        
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Upholstered instrument panel     326        
AMG Line     2,023        
Black exterior trim (optional)     279   279 698 698
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921 921 921
Heated front seats     539 539      
designo Package       3,534      
Premium Package       651      
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093
Rear spoiler       326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 16,350 9,300 17,135 15,240 13,600 13,470 10,880
Options (change) 15,040 8,560 15,939 14,175 12,651 12,530 10,121
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $59,795 $64,595 $58,380 $60,092 $67,995 $80,565 $85,575
Total Invoice $56,195 $60,735 $54,367 $55,674 $63,308 $74,998 $79,657

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,005
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp 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)245/50-19245/50-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$59,795$64,595$58,380$60,092$67,995$80,565$85,575
Adjustments for Features-3,015-2,6650-825-2,325-1,075-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,780$61,930$58,380$59,267$65,670$79,490$83,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$887$7,290$21,110$25,420
Total Invoice$56,195$60,735$54,367$55,674$63,308$74,998$79,657
Adjustments for Features-2,833-2,5060-764-2,165-1,001-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,362$58,229$54,367$54,910$61,143$73,997$78,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,867$0$543$6,776$19,630$23,638

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300C350eAMG 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   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100$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
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
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  
Wide-view front camera$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
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
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    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Gesture control system$100      
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     
Voice recorder$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
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
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$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,115$8,765$6,100$6,925$8,425$7,175$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$2,665$0$825$2,325$1,075$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,833-2,5060-764-2,165-1,001-1,652

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

Model Year20182018
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in111.8 in
Length185.9 in184.5 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height66.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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