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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: $50,775

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $45,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,855

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $42,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,500 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $82,305 $35,920 $40,615
Premium I Package 2,100    
Premium II Package 1,930    
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Sport Activity Package   1,150 1,750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Cargo area partition net   180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Convenience Package   1,300  
Premium I Package 1,953    
Premium II Package 1,795    
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Sport Activity Package   1,045 1,595
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Cargo area partition net   165 165
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Convenience Package   1,185  
Options (change) 4,030 11,030 10,330
Options (change) 3,748 10,040 9,405
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $96,005 $50,775 $55,175
Total Invoice $89,528 $46,855 $50,915

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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: $44,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,141
Model Year200920132013
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$96,005$50,775$55,175
Adjustments for Features-5700-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,435$50,775$55,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$89,528$46,855$50,915
Adjustments for Features-5320-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,996$46,855$50,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,968

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

Model Year200920132013
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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 (gray/black) $250$250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
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  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$7,955$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5320-92

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

Model Year20092013
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length192.3 in183.0 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height59.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,046 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 E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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 sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
Sport Activity 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
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
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
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested24011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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