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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: $45,055

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,250

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $36,800
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $33,670
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Heated front seats 580 580       500
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Sport Package           1,800
Premium Package           1,800
Rear side airbags           385
Xenon HID headlights           800
Navigation system           1,800
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Heated front seats 539 539       455
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Sport Package           1,640
Premium Package           1,640
Rear side airbags           350
Xenon HID headlights           730
Navigation system           1,640
Options (change) 5,805 5,805 5,145 5,415 2,825 7,560
Options (change) 5,399 5,399 4,785 5,036 2,627 6,885
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,230 $48,737 $58,070 $71,540 $76,550 $45,055
Total Invoice $43,059 $45,108 $54,070 $66,597 $71,256 $41,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $868
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 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$46,230$48,737$58,070$71,540$76,550$45,055
Adjustments for Features-1,010-2,635-4,610-4,310-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$46,102$53,460$67,230$72,290$45,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$882$8,240$22,010$27,070$0
Total Invoice$43,059$45,108$54,070$66,597$71,256$41,250
Adjustments for Features-941-2,439-4,292-4,012-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,118$42,669$49,778$62,585$67,291$41,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$7,660$20,467$25,173$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key  $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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)     $50
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $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    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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 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$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$5,750$7,375$9,350$9,050$9,000$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$2,635$4,610$4,310$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-941-2,439-4,292-4,012-3,9650

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

Model Year20172006
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.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 C43

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

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

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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