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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: $53,195

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,125

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $47,650
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $44,315
M Sport Design 4,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   1,050
Heated front seats 500 500 720
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Class III trailer hitch 550 550  
Class II trailer hitch     530
Premium II Package     7,850
Roof rack     245
Proximity key     1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
M Sport Design 3,770    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,105   976
Heated front seats 460 460 670
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Class III trailer hitch 505 505  
Class II trailer hitch     493
Premium II Package     7,300
Roof rack     228
Proximity key     1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Options (change) 9,750 3,700 12,895
Options (change) 8,970 3,405 11,992
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $53,195 $58,995 $61,420
Total Invoice $50,125 $55,580 $57,182

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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: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,495
Model Year201820182009
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp 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)245/50-19245/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$53,195$58,995$61,420
Adjustments for Features-465-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,730$57,980$61,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0
Total Invoice$50,125$55,580$57,182
Adjustments for Features-438-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,687$54,624$57,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,937$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelX3X3R-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iR350 / R320
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$9,155$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-9560

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

Model Year20182009
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.4,830 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 headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55030%
Total Not Requested130070%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested306566%
Total Not Requested160034%

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