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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: $55,025

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $20,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,770

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $19,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelX3E-Class
TrimxDrive35iE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,050 $62,300
Base Invoice $37,965 $57,939
Convenience Package 1,150  
Premium Package 3,450  
Sport Activity Package 1,250  
Navigation system 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
App support 250  
Rearview camera 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated second row seats   620
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Premium 2 Package   7,600
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated steering wheel   250
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sport Package   0
Convenience Package 1,045  
Premium Package 3,140  
Sport Activity Package 1,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
App support 230  
Rearview camera 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated second row seats   577
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Premium 2 Package   7,068
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated steering wheel   233
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sport Package   0
Options (change) 13,100 12,600
Options (change) 11,930 11,721
Destination 875 925
Total Price $55,025 $75,825
Total Invoice $50,770 $70,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,686
Model Year20112017
ModelX3E-Class
TrimxDrive35iE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6329hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$55,025$75,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,025$71,390
Total Invoice$50,770$70,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,770$66,456

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

Model Year20112017
ModelX3E-Class
TrimxDrive35iE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,240$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,129

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

Model Year20112017
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in115.7 in
Length183.0 in194.2 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 buckets100No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157534%
Total Not Requested310066%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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