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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: $53,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,569

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300C400sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Lighting Package 800 800        
Premium Package 2,700   3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690        
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 325          
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 250 250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990        
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
M Sport Package     2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Technology Package     3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Lighting Package 744 744        
Premium Package 2,511   2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502        
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 302          
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 230 230 230 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921        
Dynamic Handling Package     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
M Sport Package     2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Technology Package     2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 13,905 10,880 15,800 15,900 15,600 14,000
Options (change) 12,932 10,119 14,380 14,470 14,200 12,740
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,230 $60,395 $55,295 $57,395 $58,595 $60,495
Total Invoice $49,569 $56,233 $51,475 $53,405 $54,515 $56,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,939
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300C400sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$53,230$60,395$55,295$57,395$58,595$60,495
Adjustments for Features-35-2,1100-2,050-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,195$58,285$55,295$55,345$56,545$58,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$0$50$1,250$3,150
Total Invoice$49,569$56,233$51,475$53,405$54,515$56,275
Adjustments for Features-33-1,9650-1,907-1,907-1,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,536$54,268$51,475$51,498$52,608$54,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$0$23$1,133$2,893

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimC300C400sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
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   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
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
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
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 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Suggestive steering$0$0    
Total Value of Features$5,400$7,475$5,365$7,415$7,415$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$2,110$0$2,050$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-1,9650-1,907-1,907-1,907

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in183.8 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.663.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

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