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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,535

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $11,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,805

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $11,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0siE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,600 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $35,510 $45,431 $51,569
Premium Package 2,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 385 420 420
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
HD radio 350    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Rear spoiler   300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Premium Package 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669 669
Rear side airbags 350 391 391
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
HD radio 315    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Rear spoiler   279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Options (change) 7,110 8,550 8,550
Options (change) 6,470 7,952 7,952
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $46,535 $58,275 $64,875
Total Invoice $42,805 $54,258 $60,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,707
Model Year200820112011
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0siE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,535$58,275$64,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,535$56,400$62,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$42,805$54,258$60,396
Adjustments for Features0-1,746-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,805$52,512$58,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,673

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200820112011
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0siE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$5,465$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,746-2,211

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082011
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.1 in108.7 in
Length179.7 in185.0 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested146563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested146563%

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