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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: $45,620

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $15,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,765

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $36,800
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $33,670
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Cold Weather Package       750
Sport Package       1,800
Premium Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       1,800
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   430
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Cold Weather Package       685
Sport Package       1,640
Premium Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 11,410 10,270 6,920 8,125
Options (change) 10,612 9,551 6,436 7,400
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $60,885 $67,445 $95,245 $45,620
Total Invoice $56,685 $62,785 $88,759 $41,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$60,885$67,445$95,245$45,620
Adjustments for Features-2,050-3,850-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,835$63,595$91,245$45,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$32,410$0
Total Invoice$56,685$62,785$88,759$41,765
Adjustments for Features-1,909-3,584-3,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,776$59,201$85,031$41,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$30,255$0

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

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.0i
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$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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$200$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  
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
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 
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 
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$5,765$7,565$7,715$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$3,850$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,909-3,584-3,7280

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

Model Year20102006
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.4,024 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-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested151565%

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-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested181569%

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 3.0i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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