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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,745

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,529

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $54,450 $39,400
Base Invoice $34,922 $50,639 $36,250
Sunroof Package 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550
Folding second row seats 290    
Rear side airbags 385   385
Heated front seats 680   500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 800
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765  
Wood trim   775  
Sport Package     2,300
Premium Package     2,800
Sunroof Package 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500
Folding second row seats 270    
Rear side airbags 358   350
Heated front seats 633   455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 730
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 1,640
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711  
Wood trim   721  
Sport Package     2,095
Premium Package     2,550
Options (change) 8,420 5,230 9,135
Options (change) 7,832 4,864 8,320
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,745 $61,755 $49,360
Total Invoice $43,529 $57,578 $45,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $884
Model Year200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6362hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,745$61,755$49,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,745$60,555$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,810$0
Total Invoice$43,529$57,578$45,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,119-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,529$56,459$42,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,930$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,150$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119-2,750

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in110.1 in
Length178.4 in179.7 in
Width68.0 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.271.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested57527%

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