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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: $57,765

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,405

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Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $40,160 $51,180
Heated front seats 580 580          
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350          
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620       1,700
Black exterior trim (optional)     200 750 750    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
designo Package       3,100 500    
M Sport Design           4,100  
Executive Tier           3,500  
Premium Tier           3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package           900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200 1,200
Parking Assistance Package             700
Heated front seats 539 539          
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 505 505
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353 230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,105  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326          
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507       1,565
Black exterior trim (optional)     186 698 698    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
designo Package       2,883 465    
M Sport Design           3,770  
Executive Tier           3,220  
Premium Tier           3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical           920 645
Driving Assistance Package           830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105 1,105
Parking Assistance Package             645
Options (change) 17,340 17,340 15,030 14,660 12,060 16,350 9,300
Options (change) 16,130 16,130 13,980 13,635 11,217 15,040 8,560
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,765 $60,272 $67,955 $80,785 $85,785 $59,795 $64,595
Total Invoice $53,790 $55,839 $63,265 $75,196 $79,846 $56,195 $60,735

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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: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $511
Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$57,765$60,272$67,955$80,785$85,785$59,795$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,500-1,250-1,950-2,015-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,765$58,747$65,455$79,535$83,835$57,780$62,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,690$21,770$26,070$0$5,150
Total Invoice$53,790$55,839$63,265$75,196$79,846$56,195$60,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,413-2,327-1,164-1,815-1,894-1,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,790$54,426$60,938$74,032$78,031$54,301$59,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$7,148$20,242$24,241$0$4,868

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30iM40i
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     
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
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
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$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
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 $0
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$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$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice recorder     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
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$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$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  
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 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$8,150$9,125$7,875$8,575$8,640$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,500$1,250$1,950$2,015$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-2,327-1,164-1,815-1,894-1,566

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444069%
Total Not Requested202531%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444069%
Total Not Requested202531%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested379065%
Total Not Requested202535%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested304070%
Total Not Requested132530%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested379074%
Total Not Requested132526%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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