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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: $46,430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,242

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $38,850
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $35,920
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Lighting Package 985 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Wood trim 325    
Rear spoiler 300    
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Heated front seats 750 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620  
Sport Package     2,300
Premium Package     3,750
Xenon HID headlights     900
Navigation system     1,800
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Lighting Package 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500
Wood trim 302    
Rear spoiler 279    
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Heated front seats 698 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507  
Sport Package     2,095
Premium Package     3,415
Xenon HID headlights     820
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 11,565 8,945 10,185
Options (change) 10,756 8,320 9,275
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,430 $49,810 $49,910
Total Invoice $43,242 $46,386 $46,070

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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: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,766
Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive30i
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$46,430$49,810$49,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,430$48,760$48,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0
Total Invoice$43,242$46,386$46,070
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,242$45,408$45,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,166$0

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

Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanxDrive30i
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,915$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,062

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

Model Year20112010
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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 seat150Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested287587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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