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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,355

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3
TrimE350E550xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,050 $54,650 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $44,686 $50,824 $34,310 $39,465
Premium 2 Package 6,350 6,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Proximity key     500  
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Premium 2 Package 5,906 5,906    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 605 605    
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Proximity key     455  
Heated front seats     455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Options (change) 7,720 7,720 10,050 8,650
Options (change) 7,180 7,180 9,150 7,875
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $56,645 $63,245 $48,045 $52,245
Total Invoice $52,741 $58,879 $44,355 $48,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,877
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3
TrimE350E550xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$56,645$63,245$48,045$52,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,615-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,645$62,745$46,430$50,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0$3,725
Total Invoice$52,741$58,879$44,355$48,235
Adjustments for Features0-465-1,491-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,741$58,414$42,864$46,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$3,441

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3
TrimE350E550xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,400$6,515$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,615$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-1,491-1,930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelE-Class (2-door)X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length185.0 in183.0 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height55.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,684 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239063%
Total Not Requested137537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239063%
Total Not Requested137537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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