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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: $49,875

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $15,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,080

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $14,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $52,690
Base Invoice $37,965 $49,002
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,090
Rearview camera 400  
Power liftgate 500  
Proximity key 500  
Roof rails 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated steering wheel   225
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230 1,014
Rearview camera 365  
Power liftgate 455  
Proximity key 455  
Roof rails 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 7,950 12,020
Options (change) 7,240 11,180
Destination 875 875
Total Price $49,875 $65,585
Total Invoice $46,080 $61,057

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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: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,510
Model Year20112012
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$49,875$65,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,875$62,935
Total Invoice$46,080$61,057
Adjustments for Features0-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,080$58,590

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive35iR350
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
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length183.0 in203.1 in
Width74.1 in77.1 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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