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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: $48,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201220122012
ModelX3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850        
Executive Tier 3,500 3,500        
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700      
Navigation system     1,700      
Parking Assistance Package     700      
Heated front seats     500      
Leather seating surfaces     1,700      
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970
Proximity key       650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Wood trim       325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620        
Executive Tier 3,220 3,220        
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 669 669 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645      
Navigation system     1,565      
Parking Assistance Package     645      
Heated front seats     460      
Leather seating surfaces     1,565      
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902
Proximity key       605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Wood trim       302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 11,350 11,350 6,000 13,045 13,045 9,920
Options (change) 10,440 10,440 5,525 12,133 12,133 9,227
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $53,345 $55,345 $61,645 $48,720 $51,940 $51,370
Total Invoice $50,245 $52,105 $58,025 $45,372 $48,367 $47,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year201920192019201220122012
ModelX3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,345$55,345$61,645$48,720$51,940$51,370
Adjustments for Features-5,040-6,740-6,3400-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,305$48,605$55,305$48,720$50,240$51,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,000$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$50,245$52,105$58,025$45,372$48,367$47,837
Adjustments for Features-4,747-6,345-5,9680-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,498$45,760$52,057$45,372$46,784$47,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$262$6,559$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year201920192019201220122012
ModelX3X3X3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  $0 $0
AWD $1700$1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Gesture control system$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,565$11,265$10,865$4,525$6,225$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$6,740$6,340$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,747-6,345-5,9680-1,5830

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

Model Year20192012
ModelX3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in108.7 in
Length185.9 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 sDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

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%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

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