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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: $50,845

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,920

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $45,431 $51,569
Sport Activity Package 1,150      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Convenience Package 1,300      
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
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
Appearance Package       1,270
Sport Activity Package 1,045      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Convenience Package 1,185      
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
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
Appearance Package       1,181
Options (change) 11,100 8,650 8,130 9,400
Options (change) 10,105 7,875 7,561 8,742
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $50,845 $53,495 $57,855 $65,725
Total Invoice $46,920 $49,385 $53,867 $61,186

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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: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,314
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelX3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp 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)245/50-18245/50-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,845$53,495$57,855$65,725
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,0150-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,280$51,480$57,855$64,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$6,895
Total Invoice$46,920$49,385$53,867$61,186
Adjustments for Features-2,367-1,8600-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,553$47,525$53,867$60,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,972$0$6,411

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

Model Year2013201320112011
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$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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  
Roof rails$250   
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,840$7,290$5,275$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,015$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,367-1,8600-908

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

Model Year20132011
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.3,586 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

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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?
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180083%
Total Not Requested36517%

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
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%

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
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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