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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: $53,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
M Sport Package 3,000          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450        
Technology Package 3,200 3,200        
Convenience Package 1,700         580
Heated second row seats 450 450 620 620 620 620
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720  
Cargo area partition net 180 180        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Sport Activity Package   1,750        
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Around view cameras     320 320 320  
Proximity key     650 650    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790  
M Sport Package 2,730          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140        
Technology Package 2,910 2,910        
Convenience Package 1,545         539
Heated second row seats 410 410 577 577 577 577
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670  
Cargo area partition net 165 165        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Sport Activity Package   1,595        
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Around view cameras     298 298 298  
Proximity key     605 605    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735  
Options (change) 15,480 12,530 13,835 13,835 7,225 3,390
Options (change) 14,090 11,410 12,869 12,869 6,721 3,153
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,475 $56,125 $64,560 $63,060 $71,050 $102,715
Total Invoice $49,295 $51,770 $60,108 $58,713 $66,143 $95,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,967
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$53,475$56,125$64,560$63,060$71,050$102,715
Adjustments for Features-800-700-1,7000-2,650-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,675$55,425$62,860$63,060$68,400$96,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$200$5,540$33,480
Total Invoice$49,295$51,770$60,108$58,713$66,143$95,590
Adjustments for Features-737-646-1,5830-2,467-5,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,558$51,124$58,525$58,713$63,676$89,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,566$0$188$5,151$31,132

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

Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$500   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,465$7,465$5,765$8,415$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$700$1,700$0$2,650$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-737-646-1,5830-2,467-5,933

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

Model Year20122015
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length183.0 in189.1 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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