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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: $57,945

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $22,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,890

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $20,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $63,050 $106,950
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $58,637 $99,464
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250   380
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750    
Active multicontour front seats         1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package         1,050  
Premium 3 Package         9,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls         760 760
Panoramic sunroof         1,000  
Leather seating surfaces         1,620  
Advanced Lighting Package           1,500
Front sport buckets           2,500
Wood trim           0
AMG Premium Package           3,600
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 670 670
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230   353
Around view cameras 685 685 685 685    
Active multicontour front seats         1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package         977  
Premium 3 Package         8,835  
Rear air vents with automatic controls         707 707
Panoramic sunroof         930  
Leather seating surfaces         1,507  
Advanced Lighting Package           1,395
Front sport buckets           2,325
Wood trim           0
AMG Premium Package           3,348
Options (change) 18,450 18,550 18,250 16,650 15,970 9,460
Options (change) 16,795 16,885 16,615 15,155 14,854 8,798
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,945 $60,045 $61,245 $63,145 $80,015 $117,405
Total Invoice $53,890 $55,820 $56,930 $58,690 $74,486 $109,257

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,569
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$57,945$60,045$61,245$63,145$80,015$117,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-5,400-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,945$57,995$59,195$61,095$74,615$110,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0$36,115
Total Invoice$53,890$55,820$56,930$58,690$74,486$109,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-1,906-1,905-5,027-6,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,890$53,914$55,024$56,785$69,459$103,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$24$1,134$2,895$0$33,586

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

Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters    $0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Drift mode     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication    $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200 
Ionizing air filtration    $50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
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$100$100$100$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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$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
Total Value of Features$6,240$8,290$8,290$8,290$11,640$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$5,400$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-1,906-1,905-5,027-6,212

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

Model Year20152018
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in115.7 in
Length183.8 in194.2 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested382559%
Total Not Requested270041%

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 headlights-500Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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