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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,620

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $15,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,765

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $33,670 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Cold Weather Package 750      
Sport Package 1,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720  
Navigation system 1,800      
Premium 2 Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package   3,950 4,400 2,500
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Premium Package 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Cold Weather Package 685      
Sport Package 1,640      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 884 884 884
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669 669  
Navigation system 1,640      
Premium 2 Package   2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package   3,674 4,092 2,325
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 8,125 11,410 10,270 6,920
Options (change) 7,400 10,612 9,551 6,436
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $45,620 $60,885 $67,445 $95,245
Total Invoice $41,765 $56,685 $62,785 $88,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$45,620$60,885$67,445$95,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,850-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,620$58,835$63,595$91,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$32,410
Total Invoice$41,765$56,685$62,785$88,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,909-3,584-3,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,765$54,776$59,201$85,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$30,255

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,765$7,565$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,850$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909-3,584-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062010
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in113.1 in
Length179.7 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested151565%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested181569%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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