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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: $49,145

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,535

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $38,600
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $35,510
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
AMG Line 2,175          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 580 580       500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Parktronic Package   970        
Rear spoiler   350        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Sport Package           2,300
Premium Package           2,800
Obstacle detection, rear           700
HD radio           350
Rear side airbags           385
Xenon HID headlights           800
Navigation system           1,800
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
AMG Line 2,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Heated front seats 539 539       455
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Parktronic Package   902        
Rear spoiler   326        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Sport Package           2,095
Premium Package           2,550
Obstacle detection, rear           635
HD radio           315
Rear side airbags           350
Xenon HID headlights           730
Navigation system           1,640
Options (change) 7,900 7,355 5,515 4,935 3,195 10,110
Options (change) 7,348 6,841 5,130 4,590 2,972 9,200
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,145 $52,207 $59,910 $72,030 $77,890 $49,535
Total Invoice $45,776 $48,340 $55,787 $67,058 $72,508 $45,535

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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: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7M6
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)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$49,145$52,207$59,910$72,030$77,890$49,535
Adjustments for Features-1,085-3,385-4,385-3,235-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,060$48,822$55,525$68,795$73,955$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$762$7,465$20,735$25,895$0
Total Invoice$45,776$48,340$55,787$67,058$72,508$45,535
Adjustments for Features-1,011-3,134-4,083-3,012-3,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,765$45,206$51,704$64,046$68,845$45,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$6,939$19,281$24,080$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
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 
Semi-automated parking system $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 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 
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 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
USB port$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 passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
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 
Metal pedals$75 $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 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
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$6,750$9,050$10,050$8,900$9,600$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$3,385$4,385$3,235$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,011-3,134-4,083-3,012-3,6630

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

Model Year20182008
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 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%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 3.0si

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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