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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: $47,865

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,210

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $50,732 $56,405
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
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    
Proximity key 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Rear spoiler     350 350
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Proximity key 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Rear spoiler     326 326
Options (change) 10,240 9,340 5,170 5,170
Options (change) 9,325 8,505 4,809 4,809
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $47,865 $51,265 $60,645 $66,745
Total Invoice $44,210 $47,345 $56,466 $62,139

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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: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,078
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6329hp 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)245/55-17245/50-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,865$51,265$60,645$66,745
Adjustments for Features-890-8900-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,975$50,375$60,645$66,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$5,700
Total Invoice$44,210$47,345$56,466$62,139
Adjustments for Features-822-8220-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,388$46,523$56,466$61,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0$5,301

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

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400E550
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  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$7,040$7,040$6,150$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$890$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-822-8220-372

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

Model Year20112017
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in185.0 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.3 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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
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) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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