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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: $48,300

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,395

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $38,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $34,960
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Sport Package           2,200
Premium Package           2,550
Obstacle detection, rear           700
HD radio           500
Heated front seats           500
Xenon HID headlights           800
Navigation system           1,800
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Sport Package           2,000
Premium Package           2,320
Obstacle detection, rear           635
HD radio           450
Heated front seats           455
Xenon HID headlights           730
Navigation system           1,640
Options (change) 10,555 10,555 8,225 7,145 4,230 9,525
Options (change) 9,816 9,816 7,649 6,644 3,933 8,660
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,430 $52,927 $59,950 $73,320 $78,405 $48,300
Total Invoice $46,965 $49,004 $55,818 $68,252 $72,981 $44,395

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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: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $792
Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$50,430$52,927$59,950$73,320$78,405$48,300
Adjustments for Features-3,610-5,235-6,110-4,760-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,820$47,692$53,840$68,560$72,495$48,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,020$21,740$25,675$0
Total Invoice$46,965$49,004$55,818$68,252$72,981$44,395
Adjustments for Features-3,362-4,847-5,689-4,431-5,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,603$44,157$50,129$63,821$67,480$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$554$6,526$20,218$23,877$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,900$10,775$9,425$10,575$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$5,235$6,110$4,760$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,362-4,847-5,689-4,431-5,5010

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

Model Year20162007
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

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Garmin 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 C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Garmin 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 C450 AMG

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Garmin 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 AMG C63

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin 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 AMG C63 S

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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