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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: $54,275

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,534

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $36,968 $45,105
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
M Sport Design 4,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 490 490
Heated front seats 500 500 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200      
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Lighting Package     890 890
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Satellite radio     500 500
Proximity key       1,080
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
M Sport Design 3,770      
Obstacle detection, rear 690   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 642 642
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 456 456
Heated front seats 460 460 642  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,105      
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Lighting Package     828 828
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Satellite radio     465 465
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 11,050 5,000 13,750 11,640
Options (change) 10,165 4,600 12,791 10,828
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $54,495 $60,295 $54,275 $60,915
Total Invoice $51,320 $56,775 $50,534 $56,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,808
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$54,495$60,295$54,275$60,915
Adjustments for Features-2,755-3,3050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$56,990$54,275$60,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0$6,365
Total Invoice$51,320$56,775$50,534$56,708
Adjustments for Features-2,594-3,1120-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,726$53,663$50,534$56,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,937$0$5,918

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,595$9,145$5,840$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$3,305$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,594-3,1120-256

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

Model Year20182006
ModelX3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in114.7 in
Length185.9 in188.5 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height66.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested327588%
Total Not Requested45012%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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