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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: $50,660

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,755

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $1,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $38,850
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $35,920
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700       3,750
Becker Map Pilot 600 600 600 600  
Sport Package 2,500       2,300
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 385
Special order charge 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Heated front seats         500
Xenon HID headlights         900
Navigation system         1,800
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511       3,415
Becker Map Pilot 558 558 558 558  
Sport Package 2,325       2,095
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 500
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 350
Special order charge 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Heated front seats         455
Xenon HID headlights         820
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 12,240 7,040 6,780 4,190 10,935
Options (change) 11,383 6,547 6,305 3,896 9,960
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $51,565 $56,555 $71,605 $77,015 $50,660
Total Invoice $48,020 $52,661 $66,657 $71,688 $46,755

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,887
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$51,565$56,555$71,605$77,015$50,660
Adjustments for Features-3,385-5,085-3,635-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,180$51,470$67,970$72,230$50,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$19,790$24,050$0
Total Invoice$48,020$52,661$66,657$71,688$46,755
Adjustments for Features-3,152-4,735-3,384-4,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,868$47,926$63,273$67,234$46,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$18,405$22,366$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,450$10,150$8,700$9,850$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$5,085$3,635$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,152-4,735-3,384-4,4540

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

Model Year20152010
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.1 in
Length184.5 in179.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested752%

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