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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: $59,195

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $5,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $49,800 $56,590
M Sport Design 4,100 4,100      
Driving Assistance Package 900 900 900    
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950    
Executive Tier 3,500 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700    
Parking Assistance Package     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,700    
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package       4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Appearance Package       1,990 1,270
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Rear spoiler       300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660
M Sport Design 3,770 3,770      
Driving Assistance Package 830 830 830    
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715    
Executive Tier 3,220 3,220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 669 669
Panoramic sunroof 1,105 1,105      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645    
Parking Assistance Package     645    
Leather seating surfaces     1,565    
Premium 2 Package       2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package       3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Appearance Package       1,851 1,181
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Rear spoiler       279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614
Options (change) 16,250 16,250 9,200 14,040 13,320
Options (change) 14,950 14,950 8,470 13,058 12,388
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $59,195 $61,195 $66,095 $64,715 $70,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,547
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$59,195$61,195$66,095$64,715$70,785
Adjustments for Features-3,990-5,690-5,3400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,205$55,505$60,755$64,715$70,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$5,550$0$5,670

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

Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,290$11,990$11,640$6,300$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$5,690$5,340$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-1,483-7650-372

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

Model Year20202012
ModelX3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.8 in108.7 in
Length185.9 in185.0 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,042 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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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