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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: $49,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,085

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $42,100
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $39,153
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150  
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710
Rearview camera 400 400  
Roof rails 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
Roof rack     245
Proximity key     1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     650
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Sunshades, second row     300
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045  
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 660
Rearview camera 365 365  
Roof rails 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
Roof rack     228
Proximity key     1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     604
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Sunshades, second row     279
Options (change) 12,300 11,600 19,630
Options (change) 11,200 10,560 18,254
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,925 $53,525 $62,605
Total Invoice $46,085 $49,400 $58,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,085
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$49,925$53,525$62,605
Adjustments for Features00-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,925$53,525$61,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$0
Total Invoice$46,085$49,400$58,282
Adjustments for Features00-1,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,085$49,400$57,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,785$6,785$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,112

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,113 lb.4,830 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 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested280085%
Total Not Requested49015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested137597%
Total Not Requested403%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested250084%
Total Not Requested49016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested460066%
Total Not Requested234034%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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