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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: $45,755

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,885

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $3,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $36,800
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $33,670
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim 325 325 0  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 385
Sport Package       1,800
Premium Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim 302 302 0  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 350
Sport Package       1,640
Premium Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 12,155 12,155 9,030 8,260
Options (change) 11,305 11,305 8,399 7,520
Destination 905 905 905 695
Total Price $48,410 $52,010 $51,335 $45,755
Total Invoice $45,086 $48,434 $47,806 $41,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$48,410$52,010$51,335$45,755
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,975-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$49,035$50,060$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,775$0
Total Invoice$45,086$48,434$47,806$41,885
Adjustments for Features-1,048-2,770-1,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,038$45,664$46,619$41,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$2,581$0

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

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,690$4,990$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,975$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,048-2,770-1,1870

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

Model Year20132006
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.1 in
Length180.7 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,024 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 Room55.0 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 C250 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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