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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: $50,175

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $38,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,320

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE55xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,600 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $76,818 $36,795 $41,490
Lighting Package 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Power liftgate 520    
Proximity key 1,080    
Satellite radio 500    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,300
M Sport Package   3,000 3,000
Premium Package   3,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Lighting Package 921    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Power liftgate 484    
Proximity key 1,004    
Satellite radio 465    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185 1,185
M Sport Package   2,730 2,730
Premium Package   2,910 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Options (change) 4,015 9,450 7,550
Options (change) 3,734 8,600 6,870
Destination 775 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $89,090 $50,175 $53,375
Total Invoice $83,027 $46,320 $49,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,484
Model Year200620142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE55xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$89,090$50,175$53,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,090$48,250$51,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$83,027$46,320$49,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,777-1,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,027$44,543$47,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,965

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

Model Year200620142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE55xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,790$7,715$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,777-1,777

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

Model Year20062014
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length190.9 in183.0 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft363.3 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 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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