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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: $49,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $18,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,675

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $52,359 $79,748
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 950 950
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Convenience Package 1,700      
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720  
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Premium 1 Package     4,400 2,500
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400
Rear Seat Package     430  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     650  
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070
Rear spoiler     300  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 884 884
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Convenience Package 1,545      
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669  
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Premium 1 Package     4,092 2,325
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232
Rear Seat Package     400  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     604  
Panoramic sunroof     995 995
Rear spoiler     279  
Options (change) 11,500 11,550 10,920 6,920
Options (change) 10,470 10,520 10,155 6,436
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,495 $55,145 $68,095 $95,245
Total Invoice $45,675 $50,880 $63,389 $88,759

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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: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,193
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/45-19245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$49,495$55,145$68,095$95,245
Adjustments for Features0-650-560-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,495$54,495$67,535$94,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0$27,425
Total Invoice$45,675$50,880$63,389$88,759
Adjustments for Features0-600-521-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,675$50,280$62,868$88,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,605$0$25,625

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

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails $250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,040$6,950$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$560$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-521-266

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

Model Year20122010
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length183.0 in191.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 Requested149057%
Total Not Requested112543%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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