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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: $52,525

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,460

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Premium Package 3,200 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 950 950      
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Roof rails 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720  
Wood trim 500        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Premium 2 Package     5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Lane departure warning     850 850  
Heated second row seats     620 620 620
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225
Premium Package 2,910 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 865 865      
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Roof rails 230 230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670  
Wood trim 455        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Premium 2 Package     4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Lane departure warning     791 791  
Heated second row seats     577 577 577
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209
Options (change) 11,800 9,400 12,755 12,755 1,935
Options (change) 10,740 8,555 11,864 11,864 1,800
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $52,525 $55,225 $62,620 $71,220 $97,800
Total Invoice $48,460 $50,970 $58,300 $66,298 $91,016

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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: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,500
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$52,525$55,225$62,620$71,220$97,800
Adjustments for Features00-365-715-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,525$55,225$62,255$70,505$92,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$8,250$30,705
Total Invoice$48,460$50,970$58,300$66,298$91,016
Adjustments for Features00-340-666-4,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,460$50,970$57,960$65,632$86,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$7,672$28,552

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

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,590$6,590$6,955$7,305$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$365$715$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-340-666-4,504

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

Model Year20142012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
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 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 type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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