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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: $52,245

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,250

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $6,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $44,640 $51,645
M Sport Design 4,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   2,390 2,390
Heated front seats 500 500 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Satellite radio     500 500
Power liftgate     520 520
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,050 1,050
Proximity key       1,080
M Sport Design 3,770      
Obstacle detection, rear 690   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 642 642
Panoramic sunroof 1,105   2,223 2,223
Heated front seats 460 460 642  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Satellite radio     465 465
Power liftgate     484 484
Rear air vents with automatic controls     976 976
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 8,800 2,750 11,360 10,475
Options (change) 8,095 2,530 10,567 9,742
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $52,245 $58,045 $60,135 $66,750
Total Invoice $49,250 $54,705 $55,982 $62,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,500
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$52,245$58,045$60,135$66,750
Adjustments for Features-815-1,3650-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,430$56,680$60,135$66,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0$5,890
Total Invoice$49,250$54,705$55,982$62,162
Adjustments for Features-768-1,2860-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,482$53,419$55,982$61,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,937$0$5,505

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelX3X3R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,330$6,965$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$1,365$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-768-1,2860-675

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

Model Year20182006
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in126.6 in
Length185.9 in203.0 in
Width74.4 in75.7 in
Height66.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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 controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57560%
Total Not Requested39040%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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 controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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