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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: $57,695

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,196

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $64

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $40,160 $51,180
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700      
Interior Package 2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Sport Package 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 800 800    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990    
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Executive Tier     3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Luxury Design     350  
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Parking Assistance Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511      
Interior Package 2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Sport Package 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 744 744    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Sunshades, second row 354 354 230 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921    
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Executive Tier     3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Luxury Design     320  
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Parking Assistance Package       645
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 18,880 13,680 14,250 9,300
Options (change) 17,559 12,723 13,105 8,560
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $58,205 $63,195 $57,695 $64,595
Total Invoice $54,196 $58,837 $54,260 $60,735

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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: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$58,205$63,195$57,695$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,115-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,205$61,495$54,580$61,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$0$7,150
Total Invoice$54,196$58,837$54,260$60,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,930-2,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,196$57,254$51,330$58,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$0$6,711

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

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C400xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 
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
Aux input  $50$50
Gesture control system  $100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,400$7,100$8,515$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,115$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,930-2,694

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.8 in
Length184.5 in185.9 in
Width71.3 in74.4 in
Height56.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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