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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: $49,390

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,600

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $35,920 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Premium Package 3,750      
Cold Weather Package 1,000      
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Rear side airbags 385      
Cargo area partition net 180      
Deep-tinted rear windows 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Premium Package 3,415      
Cold Weather Package 910      
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670  
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo area partition net 165      
Deep-tinted rear windows 320      
Navigation system 1,640      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 9,665 9,910 9,910 1,710
Options (change) 8,805 9,218 9,218 1,591
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $49,390 $59,775 $68,375 $97,575
Total Invoice $45,600 $55,654 $63,652 $90,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,061
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp 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$49,390$59,775$68,375$97,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,565-8,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$56,560$64,810$88,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$32,175
Total Invoice$45,600$55,654$63,652$90,807
Adjustments for Features0-2,993-3,319-8,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,600$52,661$60,333$82,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$29,919

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iML350ML550ML63 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
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$4,140$7,355$7,705$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$3,565$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,993-3,319-8,227

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested84044%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested84044%

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