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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: $49,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $31,611 $40,160 $51,180
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 325    
Rear spoiler 300    
Rearview camera 460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Proximity key 1,140    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 700
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505 505
Wood trim 302    
Rear spoiler 279    
Rearview camera 428    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698 460 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Proximity key 1,060    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 645
Options (change) 14,245 8,450 5,300
Options (change) 13,248 7,775 4,880
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $49,110 $51,895 $60,595
Total Invoice $45,734 $48,930 $57,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,428
Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$49,110$51,895$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$45,930$53,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$45,734$48,930$57,055
Adjustments for Features0-5,624-6,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,734$43,306$50,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,956

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300 Sport SedanxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,740$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,624-6,793

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.8 in
Length182.3 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.7 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 radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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