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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,455

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,700

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $33,670 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Premium Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720  
Rear side airbags 385      
Cargo area partition net 150      
Deep-tinted rear windows 350      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Premium Package 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670  
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo area partition net 135      
Deep-tinted rear windows 320      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 6,960 9,290 9,290 1,090
Options (change) 6,335 8,641 8,641 1,014
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $44,455 $59,155 $67,755 $96,955
Total Invoice $40,700 $55,077 $63,075 $90,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,002
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$44,455$59,155$67,755$96,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-3,975-8,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,455$55,530$63,780$87,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$32,450
Total Invoice$40,700$55,077$63,075$90,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-3,700-8,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,700$51,702$59,375$81,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$30,176

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

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,665$7,290$7,640$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$3,975$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,375-3,700-8,352

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

Model Year20062012
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in114.8 in
Length179.7 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height66.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested96550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested96550%

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