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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: $48,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,355

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $48,050 $54,650
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $44,686 $50,824
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Proximity key 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Premium 2 Package     6,350 6,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Proximity key 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Premium 2 Package     5,906 5,906
Telematics service, such as OnStar     605 605
Options (change) 10,050 8,650 7,720 7,720
Options (change) 9,150 7,875 7,180 7,180
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $48,045 $52,245 $56,645 $63,245
Total Invoice $44,355 $48,235 $52,741 $58,879

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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: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,877
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6268hp V6382hp 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$48,045$52,245$56,645$63,245
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,0900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,430$50,155$56,645$62,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$6,100
Total Invoice$44,355$48,235$52,741$58,879
Adjustments for Features-1,491-1,9300-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,864$46,305$52,741$58,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,441$0$5,673

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

Model Year2012201220102010
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 
Power liftgate $350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125  
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
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 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,990$4,900$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$2,090$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,491-1,9300-465

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

Model Year20122010
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.3,684 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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239063%
Total Not Requested137537%

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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239063%
Total Not Requested137537%

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