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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $4,185 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $4,054 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 | $38,950 | $40,950 | $42,450 | $46,800 |
| Base Invoice | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 | $36,515 | $38,355 | $39,735 | $43,735 |
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 775 | |||||||
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 2,200 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||||
| Wood trim | 721 | |||||||
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,000 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,135 | 8,535 | 8,535 | 5,730 | 7,100 | 7,100 | 7,100 | 5,200 |
| Options (change) | 8,497 | 7,939 | 7,939 | 5,329 | 6,460 | 6,460 | 6,460 | 4,730 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $62,255 | $47,045 | $49,045 | $50,545 | $52,995 |
| Total Invoice | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $58,043 | $43,970 | $45,810 | $47,190 | $49,460 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $401 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $62,255 | $47,045 | $49,045 | $50,545 | $52,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -925 | 0 | -1,225 | -1,500 | -4,830 | -6,780 | -6,780 | -7,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,935 | $46,860 | $46,235 | $60,755 | $42,215 | $42,265 | $43,765 | $45,965 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,925 | $4,300 | $18,820 | $0 | $50 | $1,550 | $3,750 |
| Total Invoice | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $58,043 | $43,970 | $45,810 | $47,190 | $49,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -861 | 0 | -1,141 | -1,399 | -4,514 | -6,333 | -6,330 | -6,561 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,055 | $43,636 | $43,053 | $56,644 | $39,456 | $39,477 | $40,860 | $42,899 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,581 | $3,998 | $17,589 | $0 | $21 | $1,404 | $3,443 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,775 | $2,850 | $4,075 | $4,350 | $7,680 | $9,630 | $9,630 | $9,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $925 | $0 | $1,225 | $1,500 | $4,830 | $6,780 | $6,780 | $7,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -861 | 0 | -1,141 | -1,399 | -4,514 | -6,333 | -6,330 | -6,561 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | X3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 183.8 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 66.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 4,031 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
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