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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: $59,245

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $12,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,690

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $56,200
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $52,266
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
M Sport Design 4,100    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,620
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 450
Heated second row seats 350 350 625
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Sport Package     0
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,500
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     660
Heated steering wheel     490
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
M Sport Design 3,770    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,105   1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,507
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 419
Heated second row seats 320 320 581
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Sport Package     0
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,255
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     614
Heated steering wheel     456
Options (change) 15,800 9,100 14,555
Options (change) 14,535 8,375 13,538
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $59,245 $64,395 $71,630
Total Invoice $55,690 $60,550 $66,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,046
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4355hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/40-18
Total Price$59,245$64,395$71,630
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,120$62,820$71,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0
Total Invoice$55,690$60,550$66,679
Adjustments for Features-1,057-1,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,633$59,069$66,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,436$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iE350
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$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,465$9,915$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,057-1,4810

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

Model Year20182011
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in113.2 in
Length185.9 in192.7 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested141570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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