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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: $53,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,717

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $40,160 $51,180
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 325 0    
Rear spoiler 300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Proximity key 650 650    
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Executive Tier     3,500  
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Parking Assistance Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505
Wood trim 302 0    
Rear spoiler 279      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Proximity key 605 605    
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Executive Tier     3,220  
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Parking Assistance Package       645
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 17,115 13,990 13,450 8,850
Options (change) 15,936 13,030 12,375 8,150
Destination 905 905 995 995
Total Price $53,370 $56,295 $56,895 $64,145
Total Invoice $49,717 $52,437 $53,530 $60,325

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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: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$53,370$56,295$56,895$64,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,365-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,370$56,145$51,530$58,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$7,200
Total Invoice$49,717$52,437$53,530$60,325
Adjustments for Features0-140-5,048-5,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,717$52,297$48,482$55,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,580$0$6,750

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$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$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Gesture control system  $100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,275$10,490$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,365$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-5,048-5,093

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

Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.8 in
Length180.7 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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