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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $34,010 $37,965
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Heated front seats       500 500
Heated steering wheel       190 190
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 500 500
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Heated front seats       455 455
Heated steering wheel       175 175
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 9,490 8,590
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 8,640 7,820
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $47,115 $50,515
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $43,525 $46,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $261
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$47,115$50,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,640-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$42,475$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$3,400
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$43,525$46,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,286-4,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$39,239$42,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$3,135

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,850$4,125$7,315$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,640$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,286-4,286

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.463.3 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280085%
Total Not Requested49015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested250084%
Total Not Requested49016%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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