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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: $50,550

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,078

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,162

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Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $35,920 $40,615
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300          
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990 1,300 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
Premium 3 Package       2,450 2,450    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Premium Package           3,450 3,450
Sport Activity Package           1,150  
Technology Package           3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package           1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
App support           250 250
Convenience Package           1,300  
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209          
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 500 500
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921 1,185 1,185
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
Premium 3 Package       2,279 2,279    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Premium Package           3,140 3,140
Sport Activity Package           1,045  
Technology Package           2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package           1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package           635 635
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
App support           230 230
Convenience Package           1,185  
Options (change) 10,125 10,125 7,605 9,700 7,110 13,650 11,200
Options (change) 9,418 9,418 7,074 9,022 6,613 12,425 10,195
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,550 $53,057 $60,530 $75,825 $80,835 $53,395 $56,045
Total Invoice $47,078 $49,127 $56,359 $70,583 $75,242 $49,240 $51,705

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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: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $175
Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$50,550$53,057$60,530$75,825$80,835$53,395$56,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,675-3,090-3,790-2,155-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,550$51,532$57,855$72,735$77,045$51,240$54,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,305$22,185$26,495$0$3,200
Total Invoice$47,078$49,127$56,359$70,583$75,242$49,240$51,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,491-2,876-3,528-1,987-1,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,078$47,715$53,868$67,707$71,714$47,253$50,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$6,790$20,629$24,636$0$2,971

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer   $350$350  
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$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$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $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$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $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$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 $150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
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$6,125$7,650$8,800$9,215$9,915$8,280$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,675$3,090$3,790$2,155$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,491-2,876-3,528-1,987-1,481

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

Model Year20172013
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested058%
Total Not Requested042%
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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested085%
Total Not Requested015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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