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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: $50,275

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,405

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $38,850
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $35,920
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Heated front seats 740     500
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Premium 2 Package     2,400  
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       3,750
Xenon HID headlights       900
Navigation system       1,800
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   500
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Heated front seats 688     455
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Premium 2 Package     2,232  
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       3,415
Xenon HID headlights       820
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 5,800 3,470 6,920 10,550
Options (change) 5,394 3,227 6,436 9,610
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $55,275 $60,645 $95,245 $50,275
Total Invoice $51,467 $56,461 $88,759 $46,405

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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: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,768
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$55,275$60,645$95,245$50,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-5,065-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,275$59,445$90,180$49,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$34,905$0
Total Invoice$51,467$56,461$88,759$46,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,117-4,720-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,467$55,344$84,039$45,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,877$32,572$0

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

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,725$9,590$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$5,065$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,117-4,720-706

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

Model Year20102010
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.1 in
Length191.7 in179.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested317596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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