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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: $52,430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,825

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $34,010 $37,965
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700       3,450 3,450
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 1,300 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Wood trim 325   0      
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250    
Lighting Package   800 800 800    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Convenience Package         1,850 1,150
M Sport Package         3,000  
App support         250 250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         250 250
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Rearview camera         400 400
Heated front seats         500 500
Heated steering wheel         190 190
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Sport Activity Package           1,250
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511       3,140 3,140
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 500 500
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 1,185 1,185
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Wood trim 302   0      
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233    
Lighting Package   744 744 744    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Convenience Package         1,685 1,045
M Sport Package         2,730  
App support         230 230
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         230 230
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Rearview camera         365 365
Heated front seats         455 455
Heated steering wheel         175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Sport Activity Package           1,140
Options (change) 13,105 10,880 10,870 8,280 16,640 14,190
Options (change) 12,188 10,119 10,109 7,700 15,160 12,930
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $52,430 $60,395 $75,695 $81,105 $54,265 $56,115
Total Invoice $48,825 $56,233 $70,461 $75,492 $50,045 $51,770

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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: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $270
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$52,430$60,395$75,695$81,105$54,265$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-1,275-2,425-1,030-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,430$57,670$74,420$78,680$53,235$55,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,240$21,990$26,250$0$1,950
Total Invoice$48,825$56,233$70,461$75,492$50,045$51,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-1,187-2,257-950-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,825$53,696$69,274$73,235$49,095$50,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,871$20,449$24,410$0$1,817

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

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$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  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,375$10,100$8,650$9,800$8,405$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$1,275$2,425$1,030$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-1,187-2,257-950-858

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in183.0 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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