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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: $49,015

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,260

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $46,314 $52,629
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Proximity key 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
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
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Proximity key 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
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) 11,390 10,490 9,100 9,100
Options (change) 10,375 9,555 8,463 8,463
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $49,015 $52,415 $59,775 $66,565
Total Invoice $45,260 $48,395 $55,652 $61,967

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,514
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,015$52,415$59,775$66,565
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,2150-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,800$51,200$59,775$66,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$6,390
Total Invoice$45,260$48,395$55,652$61,967
Adjustments for Features-1,122-1,1220-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,138$47,273$55,652$61,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0$5,943

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

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,390$5,175$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,215$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,122-1,1220-372

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in185.0 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2408%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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