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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: $46,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $18,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,670

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $50,240
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $46,537
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 800
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Roof rails 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Convenience Package 1,700    
Proximity key   500  
Power liftgate   500  
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Roof rack     250
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Heated front seats     750
Xenon HID headlights     985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     690
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Heated steering wheel     225
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 744
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Roof rails 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230   1,014
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Convenience Package 1,545    
Proximity key   455  
Power liftgate   455  
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Roof rack     232
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Heated front seats     698
Xenon HID headlights     916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     642
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Heated steering wheel     209
Options (change) 8,200 6,150 13,670
Options (change) 7,465 5,600 12,715
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $46,195 $49,745 $64,785
Total Invoice $42,670 $45,960 $60,127

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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: $15,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,673
Model Year201220122011
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$46,195$49,745$64,785
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,195$49,570$61,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$0
Total Invoice$42,670$45,960$60,127
Adjustments for Features0-162-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,670$45,798$57,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,128$0

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

Model Year201220122011
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 
Sunshades, second row$125  
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 
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
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,240$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-2,784

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

Model Year20122011
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length183.0 in203.0 in
Width74.1 in77.1 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,950 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 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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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