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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: $50,025

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,995

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive30iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $36,250 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Package 2,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Sport Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Heated front seats 500 740    
HD radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Premium 2 Package       2,400
Premium 1 Package       2,500
Premium Package 2,550      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Sport Package 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 884 884 884
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669 669  
Heated front seats 455 688    
HD radio 315      
Navigation system 1,640      
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Premium 2 Package       2,232
Premium 1 Package       2,325
Options (change) 9,800 5,800 3,470 6,920
Options (change) 8,920 5,394 3,227 6,436
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $50,025 $55,275 $60,645 $95,245
Total Invoice $45,995 $51,467 $56,461 $88,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,313
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive30iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$50,025$55,275$60,645$95,245
Adjustments for Features-9150-1,200-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$55,275$59,445$90,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,170$34,905
Total Invoice$45,995$51,467$56,461$88,759
Adjustments for Features-8410-1,117-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,154$51,467$55,344$84,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,877$32,572

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

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive30iE350E550E63 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
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50  $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals   $75
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
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$5,290$4,375$5,575$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0$1,200$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410-1,117-4,720

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

Model Year20092010
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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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