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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: $55,495

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $12,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,255

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $10,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,750 $42,100
Base Invoice $40,440 $39,153
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710
Sunshades, second row 250 300
Heated front seats 500 710
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
AWD   2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Proximity key   1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   650
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 1,610  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Steering-linked headlights 830  
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 660
Sunshades, second row 230 279
Heated front seats 460 660
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
AWD   2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Proximity key   1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   604
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 11,750 24,670
Options (change) 10,820 22,941
Destination 995 875
Total Price $55,495 $67,645
Total Invoice $52,255 $62,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,448
Model Year20172008
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$55,495$67,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,495$66,285
Total Invoice$52,255$62,969
Adjustments for Features0-1,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,255$61,703

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

Model Year20172008
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$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 
Total Value of Features$8,895$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266

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

Model Year20172008
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length183.8 in203.0 in
Width74.1 in75.7 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,939 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 Legroom36.5 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 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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