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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: $54,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $20,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $63,050 $106,950
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $58,637 $99,464
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000      
M Sport Package 3,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Convenience Package 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Cargo area partition net 180 180    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Heated second row seats 450 450 620 580
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400    
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250  
Active multicontour front seats     1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package     1,050  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Special order charge     250  
Premium 1 Package     3,700  
Panoramic sunroof     1,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760 760
Advanced Lighting Package       1,500
Front sport buckets       2,500
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 910      
M Sport Package 2,730      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Convenience Package 1,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Cargo area partition net 165 165    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Heated second row seats 410 410 577 539
Cold Weather Package 635 635    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275    
Auto-dimming headlights   230 233  
Active multicontour front seats     1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package     977  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Special order charge     233  
Premium 1 Package     3,441  
Panoramic sunroof     930  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707 707
Advanced Lighting Package       1,395
Front sport buckets       2,325
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 14,530 12,630 11,290 6,060
Options (change) 13,230 11,505 10,503 5,636
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $54,275 $57,475 $75,335 $114,005
Total Invoice $50,045 $53,015 $70,135 $106,095

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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: $18,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,424
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$54,275$57,475$75,335$114,005
Adjustments for Features-4000-3,260-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,875$57,475$72,075$108,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$0$36,695
Total Invoice$50,045$53,015$70,135$106,095
Adjustments for Features-3690-3,035-4,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,676$53,015$67,100$101,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,339$0$34,123

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelX3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$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 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front row armrests  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats  $0 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,965$7,565$10,825$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$3,260$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3690-3,035-4,872

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

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,113 lb.4,300 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 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%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185085%
Total Not Requested31515%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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