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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: $48,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,306

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500   1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Lighting Package 985 985        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700 700 700 700
Wood trim 325          
Rear spoiler 300          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660        
Heated front seats 750 750 500 500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Proximity key 1,140 1,140        
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Premium Package     2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395   1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package 916 916        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 645 645 645 645
Wood trim 302          
Rear spoiler 279          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614        
Heated front seats 698 698 460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Proximity key 1,060 1,060        
Navigation system     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Premium Package     1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Options (change) 13,785 9,665 8,850 8,950 8,650 6,000
Options (change) 12,820 8,989 8,145 8,240 7,965 5,525
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,650 $50,530 $49,895 $51,995 $52,395 $55,945
Total Invoice $45,306 $47,055 $47,065 $49,020 $49,400 $52,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$48,650$50,530$49,895$51,995$52,395$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,790-4,840-4,840-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,650$49,980$47,105$47,155$47,555$50,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$45,306$47,055$47,065$49,020$49,400$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-512-2,632-4,563-4,563-4,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,306$46,543$44,433$44,457$44,837$47,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,237$0$24$404$3,495

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

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
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$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,675$5,915$7,965$7,965$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,790$4,840$4,840$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-2,632-4,563-4,563-4,797

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

Model Year20112017
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in183.8 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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