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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: $49,510

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $43,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,530

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $41,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $86,050 $39,400
Base Invoice $80,026 $36,250
Premium II Package 1,910  
Premium I Package 1,710  
Sport Package   2,300
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo area partition net   150
Rear side airbags   385
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
Premium II Package 1,777  
Premium I Package 1,590  
Sport Package   2,095
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cargo area partition net   135
Rear side airbags   350
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 3,620 9,285
Options (change) 3,367 8,455
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $93,145 $49,510
Total Invoice $86,868 $45,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,528
Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
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$93,145$49,510
Adjustments for Features-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,060$49,510
Total Invoice$86,868$45,530
Adjustments for Features-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,058$45,530

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

Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,400$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8100

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.1 in
Length192.3 in179.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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