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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: $53,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $52,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $48,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $103,200
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $95,976
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
M Sport Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 1,700    
Heated second row seats 450 450 625
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Technology Package 3,200 3,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
App support 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Activity Package   1,750  
Parking Assist Package     800
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
M Sport Package 2,730    
Convenience Package 1,545    
Heated second row seats 410 410 581
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Technology Package 2,910 2,910  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
App support 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sport Activity Package   1,595  
Parking Assist Package     744
Options (change) 15,480 12,530 1,425
Options (change) 14,090 11,410 1,325
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $53,475 $56,125 $105,550
Total Invoice $49,295 $51,770 $98,226

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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: $47,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,896
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,475$56,125$105,550
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,375$56,125$101,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0
Total Invoice$49,295$51,770$98,226
Adjustments for Features-920-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,203$51,770$94,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$0

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

Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver 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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,415$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,127

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

Model Year20122015
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length183.0 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.4 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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
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 rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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