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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: $51,945

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,985

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $10,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,750 $50,240
Base Invoice $40,440 $46,537
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Heated front seats 500 750
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Xenon HID headlights   985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 1,610  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Steering-linked headlights 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Heated front seats 460 698
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,581
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Xenon HID headlights   916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 8,200 14,945
Options (change) 7,550 14,087
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $51,945 $64,510
Total Invoice $48,985 $59,949

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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: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,815
Model Year20172011
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D210hp 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)245/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$51,945$64,510
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,945$64,350
Total Invoice$48,985$59,949
Adjustments for Features0-149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,985$59,800

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

Model Year20172011
ModelX3R-Class
TrimxDrive28dR350
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,930$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149

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

Model Year20172011
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length183.8 in203.0 in
Width74.1 in77.1 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,203 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 Legroom36.5 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 ft315.2 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 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested234072%
Total Not Requested92528%

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