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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: $52,945

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,380

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $6,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $44,000
Base Invoice $39,735 $40,920
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated front seats 500 710
Panoramic sunroof 1,350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Premium III Package   8,600
Obstacle detection, rear   770
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Cargo mat   160
Navigation system 1,775  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Heated front seats 455 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
Premium III Package   7,998
Obstacle detection, rear   716
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Cargo mat   149
Options (change) 9,500 15,035
Options (change) 8,650 13,982
Destination 995 875
Total Price $52,945 $59,910
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,570
Model Year20162008
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/65-17
Total Price$52,945$59,910
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,760$59,910
Total Invoice$49,380$55,777
Adjustments for Features-1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,207$55,777

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

Model Year20162008
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1730

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

Model Year20162008
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length183.8 in188.5 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,817 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 Legroom36.5 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 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300055%
Total Not Requested246545%

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