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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,835

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $40,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,080

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $37,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE553.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $82,600 $38,600
Base Invoice $76,818 $35,510
Lighting Package 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Sport Package   2,300
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo area partition net   150
Rear side airbags   385
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Lighting Package 921  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Sport Package   2,095
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Cargo area partition net   135
Rear side airbags   350
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Options (change) 1,915 7,410
Options (change) 1,781 6,745
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $86,990 $46,835
Total Invoice $81,074 $43,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,890
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE553.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$86,990$46,835
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,805$46,835
Total Invoice$81,074$43,080
Adjustments for Features-1,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,970$43,080

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE553.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1040

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.1 in
Length190.9 in179.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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