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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: $47,615

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,980

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $34,010 $37,965
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300      
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Wood trim 320      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395 1,275 1,275
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Rear spoiler 279      
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 455 455
Panoramic sunroof 995 995    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Wood trim 298      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 13,630 10,710 9,990 9,090
Options (change) 12,676 9,960 9,095 8,275
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $48,105 $51,335 $47,615 $51,015
Total Invoice $44,799 $47,803 $43,980 $47,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$48,105$51,335$47,615$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,565-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,105$50,285$44,050$47,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$3,400
Total Invoice$44,799$47,803$43,980$47,115
Adjustments for Features0-978-3,293-3,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,799$46,825$40,687$43,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$0$3,136

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

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,750$6,265$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,565$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-3,293-3,292

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

Model Year20102011
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 2 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
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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

Premium 2 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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested290088%
Total Not Requested39012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested39013%

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