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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: $47,735

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $18,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,085

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $16,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelX3X3X3R-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $52,690
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $49,002
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 225
Heated front seats 500 500 500 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350   1,090
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550  
Class II trailer hitch       550
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Roof rack       250
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Xenon HID headlights       985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench       690
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690   744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 670
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 209
Heated front seats 460 460 460 698
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240   1,014
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 505  
Class II trailer hitch       512
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Roof rack       232
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Xenon HID headlights       916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench       642
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Options (change) 5,740 5,740 3,640 12,570
Options (change) 5,280 5,280 3,350 11,692
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $47,735 $49,735 $59,285 $66,135
Total Invoice $45,085 $46,945 $55,850 $61,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,891
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelX3X3X3R-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$47,735$49,735$59,285$66,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,700-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,735$48,035$55,585$63,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,850$0
Total Invoice$45,085$46,945$55,850$61,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-3,486-2,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,085$45,340$52,364$58,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$7,279$0

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

Model Year2019201920192012
ModelX3X3X3R-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$7,730$9,730$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,700$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605-3,486-2,593

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

Model Year20192012
ModelX3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in126.6 in
Length185.9 in203.1 in
Width74.4 in77.1 in
Height66.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 sDrive30i

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 xDrive30i

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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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