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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: $49,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3C-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $33,990
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $31,611
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,620
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700  
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     2,700
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500
Premium 1 Package     1,995
Rearview camera     460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Proximity key     1,140
Rear spoiler     300
Wood trim     325
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 460 460 698
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,507
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645  
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     2,511
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395
Premium 1 Package     1,855
Rearview camera     428
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Proximity key     1,060
Rear spoiler     279
Wood trim     302
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 8,450 5,300 14,245
Options (change) 7,775 4,880 13,248
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $51,895 $60,595 $49,110
Total Invoice $48,930 $57,055 $45,734

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,428
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3C-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6228hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,895$60,595$49,110
Adjustments for Features-5,965-7,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,930$53,380$49,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0
Total Invoice$48,930$57,055$45,734
Adjustments for Features-5,624-6,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,306$50,262$45,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,956$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3C-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,740$9,990$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$7,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,624-6,7930

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

Model Year20182011
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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
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
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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