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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: $52,575

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $38,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelX3X3M-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $87,000
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $80,910
Sport Activity Package 1,150 1,750  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 770
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Heated second row seats 450 450 595
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 1,300    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Cargo mat     160
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
Sport Activity Package 1,045 1,595  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 716
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Heated second row seats 410 410 553
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Convenience Package 1,185    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Cargo mat     149
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
Options (change) 12,830 12,130 3,520
Options (change) 11,680 11,045 3,273
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $52,575 $56,975 $91,395
Total Invoice $48,495 $52,555 $85,058

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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: $36,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,632
Model Year201320132008
ModelX3X3M-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19295/40-20
Total Price$52,575$56,975$91,395
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,575$56,875$89,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$48,495$52,555$85,058
Adjustments for Features0-92-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,495$52,463$83,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelX3X3M-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,840$6,940$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-1,931

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

Model Year20132008
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length183.0 in188.5 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested199060%
Total Not Requested130040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 mat40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested194090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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