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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: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $36,795 $41,490
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim 310     500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Premium Package       3,200 2,200
Heated front seats       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim 288     455  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Premium Package       2,910 2,000
Heated front seats       455 455
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Options (change) 11,155 10,845 8,695 9,200 6,800
Options (change) 10,372 10,084 8,085 8,370 6,185
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $44,930 $46,370 $48,570 $49,925 $52,625
Total Invoice $41,844 $43,184 $45,230 $46,090 $48,600

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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: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$44,930$46,370$48,570$49,925$52,625
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-4,915-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,930$45,395$47,320$45,010$47,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0$2,700
Total Invoice$41,844$43,184$45,230$46,090$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-4,537-4,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,844$42,276$44,066$41,553$44,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0$2,508

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

Model Year20092009200920142014
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 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
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 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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  
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$2,875$3,850$4,125$7,790$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$4,915$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-4,537-4,539

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

Model Year20092014
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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