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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: $53,245

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,150

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3X3X3
TrimE350E550sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700 700 700 700
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720        
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 875 875 875 875
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 645 645 645 645
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium Package     1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Semi-automated parking system     460 460 460 460
Options (change) 12,050 12,050 12,200 12,300 12,000 9,350
Options (change) 11,207 11,207 11,230 11,325 11,050 8,610
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $62,725 $69,515 $53,245 $55,345 $55,745 $59,295
Total Invoice $58,396 $64,711 $50,150 $52,105 $52,485 $55,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,472
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3X3X3
TrimE350E550sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$62,725$69,515$53,245$55,345$55,745$59,295
Adjustments for Features0-400-240-2,290-2,290-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,725$69,115$53,005$53,055$53,455$56,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$58,396$64,711$50,150$52,105$52,485$55,810
Adjustments for Features0-372-226-2,156-2,156-2,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,396$64,339$49,924$49,949$50,329$53,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,943$0$25$405$3,495

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

Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)X3X3X3X3
TrimE350E550sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,225$6,065$8,115$8,115$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$240$2,290$2,290$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-226-2,156-2,156-2,391

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

Model Year20122017
ModelE-Class (2-door)X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length185.0 in183.8 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height55.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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