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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: $39,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,407

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $38,000
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $34,960
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550  
Sport Package     2,200
Premium Package     2,550
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 430
Panoramic sunroof 930 930  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442  
Sport Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,320
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Options (change) 6,660 5,260 6,525
Options (change) 6,194 4,892 5,935
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $39,085 $42,985 $45,300
Total Invoice $36,407 $40,034 $41,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year200820082007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionM6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,085$42,985$45,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$41,535$42,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$36,407$40,034$41,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,407$38,684$39,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0

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

Model Year200820082007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,900$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,566

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

Model Year20082007
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.1 in
Length182.3 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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