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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: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Convenience Tier 2,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,550 1,550 1,550
Heated front seats 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700      
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Navigation system 1,565 1,565      
Convenience Tier 2,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 660 660 660
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,442 1,442 1,442
Heated front seats 460 460      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645      
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Options (change) 8,450 5,300 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 7,775 4,880 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $51,895 $60,595 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $48,930 $57,055 $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: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,368
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,895$60,595$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-7,490-8,7400-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,405$51,855$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$48,930$57,055$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-7,062-8,2290-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,868$48,826$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,958$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,340$11,590$2,850$4,025$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,490$8,740$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,062-8,2290-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in108.7 in
Length185.9 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
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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