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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: $49,345

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,540

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $49,616 $55,242
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Technology Package 3,200 3,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
App support 250 250    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Proximity key 500   650 650
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290
Lighting Package     1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package     3,430 3,430
Rear spoiler     300 300
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,910 2,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
App support 230 230    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Proximity key 455   605 605
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200
Lighting Package     1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package     3,190 3,190
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 11,350 9,950 7,890 7,890
Options (change) 10,335 9,060 7,339 7,339
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $49,345 $53,545 $62,165 $68,215
Total Invoice $45,540 $49,420 $57,880 $63,506

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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: $13,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,746
Model Year2012201220152015
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$49,345$53,545$62,165$68,215
Adjustments for Features-440-9150-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,905$52,630$62,165$67,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$5,650
Total Invoice$45,540$49,420$57,880$63,506
Adjustments for Features-406-8450-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,134$48,575$57,880$63,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,441$0$5,254

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

Model Year2012201220152015
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 
Power liftgate $350  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
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
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 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
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  
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$100
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,290$6,375$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$915$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-8450-372

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

Model Year20122015
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

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%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested119055%
Total Not Requested97545%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested119055%
Total Not Requested97545%

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