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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: $47,465

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $41,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,845

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $39,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $82,600
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $76,818
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150  
Lighting Package     990
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Proximity key     1,080
Power liftgate     520
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045  
Lighting Package     921
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Proximity key     1,004
Power liftgate     484
Options (change) 9,840 8,840 4,015
Options (change) 8,960 8,050 3,734
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,465 $50,765 $89,090
Total Invoice $43,845 $46,890 $83,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,674
Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,465$50,765$89,090
Adjustments for Features-1,615-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,850$49,050$89,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0
Total Invoice$43,845$46,890$83,027
Adjustments for Features-1,492-1,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,353$45,306$83,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,953$0

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

Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$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$7,615$7,715$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,492-1,5840

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

Model Year20112006
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length183.0 in190.9 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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 sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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 rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested114081%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested64084%
Total Not Requested12516%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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