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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,425

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,580

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $16,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $55,500
Base Invoice $37,965 $51,645
Sport Activity Package 1,250  
Premium Package 3,450  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Power liftgate 500 520
Proximity key 500 1,080
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour front seats   780
Lighting Package   890
Comfort Package   625
Trim Package   1,200
Satellite radio   500
Panoramic sunroof   2,390
Heated second row seats   690
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050
Sport Activity Package 1,140  
Premium Package 3,140  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642
Power liftgate 455 484
Proximity key 455 1,004
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour front seats   725
Lighting Package   828
Comfort Package   581
Trim Package   1,116
Satellite radio   465
Panoramic sunroof   2,223
Heated second row seats   642
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976
Options (change) 8,500 11,165
Options (change) 7,740 10,384
Destination 875 775
Total Price $50,425 $67,440
Total Invoice $46,580 $62,804

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,818
Model Year20112006
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$50,425$67,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,425$65,930
Total Invoice$46,580$62,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,580$61,398

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

Model Year20112006
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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

Model Year20112006
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length183.0 in203.0 in
Width74.1 in75.7 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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