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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: $56,295

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,420

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $8,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $48,990
Base Invoice $39,735 $45,561
Premium Package 3,200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium Package 2,910  
Navigation system 1,775  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,744
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 12,850 15,510
Options (change) 11,690 14,426
Destination 995 875
Total Price $56,295 $65,375
Total Invoice $52,420 $60,862

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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: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,452
Model Year20162012
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$56,295$65,375
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,210$65,375
Total Invoice$52,420$60,862
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,410$60,862

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

Model Year20162012
ModelX3M-Class
TrimxDrive28dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0100

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

Model Year20162012
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length183.8 in189.1 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,038 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 Legroom36.5 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 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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