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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: $51,695

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,205

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $2,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Special order charge 250 250        
Premium 1 Package 2,500          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 950 950 950 950
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 0        
Rear spoiler 300          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Proximity key 650 650        
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Special order charge 233 233        
Premium 1 Package 2,325          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 865 865 865 865
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 0        
Rear spoiler 279          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Proximity key 605 605        
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 17,285 14,160 11,750 11,850 11,850 9,950
Options (change) 16,077 13,171 10,695 10,785 10,785 9,055
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,010 $57,185 $51,695 $53,795 $55,295 $57,745
Total Invoice $50,296 $53,249 $48,205 $50,135 $51,515 $53,785

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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: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,291
Model Year201420142016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$54,010$57,185$51,695$53,795$55,295$57,745
Adjustments for Features0-150-215-2,265-2,265-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$57,035$51,480$51,530$53,030$55,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0$50$1,550$3,750
Total Invoice$50,296$53,249$48,205$50,135$51,515$53,785
Adjustments for Features0-140-200-2,111-2,110-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,296$53,109$48,005$48,024$49,405$51,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,813$0$19$1,400$3,437

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

Model Year201420142016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $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    
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$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
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
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$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    
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,425$5,490$7,540$7,540$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$215$2,265$2,265$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-200-2,111-2,110-2,343

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

Model Year20142016
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

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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