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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: $53,245

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,150

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $46,314 $52,629
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950 2,950
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium 2 Package         2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package         4,000 4,000
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Rear spoiler         300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 2,744 2,744
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 669 669
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460    
Premium 2 Package         2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package         3,720 3,720
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Rear spoiler         279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614
Options (change) 12,200 12,300 12,000 9,350 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 11,230 11,325 11,050 8,610 11,207 11,207
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $53,245 $55,345 $55,745 $59,295 $62,725 $69,515
Total Invoice $50,150 $52,105 $52,485 $55,810 $58,396 $64,711

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,472
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,245$55,345$55,745$59,295$62,725$69,515
Adjustments for Features-240-2,290-2,290-2,5400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,005$53,055$53,455$56,755$62,725$69,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0$6,390
Total Invoice$50,150$52,105$52,485$55,810$58,396$64,711
Adjustments for Features-226-2,156-2,156-2,3910-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,924$49,949$50,329$53,419$58,396$64,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$405$3,495$0$5,943

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

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$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$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$8,115$8,115$8,365$5,825$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$2,290$2,290$2,540$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-226-2,156-2,156-2,3910-372

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

Model Year20172012
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.8 in185.0 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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