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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: $46,975

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $16,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,400

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $49,300
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $45,849
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350 1,070
Rearview camera 400 400  
Power liftgate 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Roof rails 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium 2 Package     5,950
Roof rack     250
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,430
Adaptive dampers - electrical     760
Heated front seats     740
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Heated steering wheel     220
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230 1,230 995
Rearview camera 365 365  
Power liftgate 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Roof rails 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium 2 Package     5,534
Roof rack     232
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,330
Adaptive dampers - electrical     707
Heated front seats     688
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     623
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Heated steering wheel     205
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 13,250
Options (change) 8,515 8,515 12,323
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,975 $51,275 $63,425
Total Invoice $43,400 $47,355 $59,047

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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: $13,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,064
Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$46,975$51,275$63,425
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,975$50,325$60,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$43,400$47,355$59,047
Adjustments for Features0-877-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,400$46,478$56,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,078$0

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

Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,165$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-2,583

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

Model Year20112010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested204062%
Total Not Requested122538%

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