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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,535 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $11,210 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,445 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $11,045 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.0si | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,600 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $35,510 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Premium Package | 2,800 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 150 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 350 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 135 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 320 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,110 | 12,520 | 12,520 | 6,560 | 2,380 |
| Options (change) | 10,110 | 11,646 | 11,646 | 6,103 | 2,215 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $50,535 | $63,245 | $61,745 | $70,385 | $101,705 |
| Total Invoice | $46,445 | $58,885 | $57,490 | $65,525 | $94,652 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,073 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.0si | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 260hp I6 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $50,535 | $63,245 | $61,745 | $70,385 | $101,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,690 | -2,990 | -5,890 | -9,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,535 | $58,555 | $58,755 | $64,495 | $92,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $200 | $5,940 | $33,810 |
| Total Invoice | $46,445 | $58,885 | $57,490 | $65,525 | $94,652 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,367 | -2,784 | -5,483 | -8,692 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,445 | $54,518 | $54,706 | $60,042 | $85,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $188 | $5,524 | $31,442 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.0si | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $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 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,865 | $8,555 | $6,855 | $9,755 | $13,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,690 | $2,990 | $5,890 | $9,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,367 | -2,784 | -5,483 | -8,692 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
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