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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: $48,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500          
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 325 0        
Rear spoiler 300 300          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Proximity key 650 650 650        
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325          
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 302 0        
Rear spoiler 279 279          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014        
Proximity key 605 605 605        
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455 455
Options (change) 13,045 13,045 9,920 10,050 10,150 10,150 8,250
Options (change) 12,133 12,133 9,227 9,145 9,235 9,235 7,505
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,720 $51,940 $51,370 $49,545 $51,645 $53,145 $54,745
Total Invoice $45,372 $48,367 $47,837 $46,240 $48,170 $49,550 $51,040

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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: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$48,720$51,940$51,370$49,545$51,645$53,145$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-1,865-3,915-3,915-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$50,240$51,370$47,680$47,730$49,230$50,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$45,372$48,367$47,837$46,240$48,170$49,550$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-1,741-3,652-3,650-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,372$46,784$47,837$44,499$44,518$45,900$47,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$0$19$1,401$2,891

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

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD $1700  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$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
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$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 
App support   $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,975$4,275$6,140$8,190$8,190$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$1,865$3,915$3,915$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-1,741-3,652-3,650-3,650

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in183.8 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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