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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: $49,465

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $18,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,670

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE550E63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,300 $85,750 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $52,359 $79,748 $34,010 $37,965
Premium 1 Package 4,400 2,500    
Rear Seat Package 430      
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 750 750
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Rear spoiler 300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Convenience Package     1,850  
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Proximity key       500
Power liftgate       500
Premium 1 Package 4,092 2,325    
Rear Seat Package 400      
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232    
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 685 685
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 604      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500 500
Rear spoiler 279      
Panoramic sunroof 995 995    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Convenience Package     1,685  
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Proximity key       455
Power liftgate       455
Options (change) 10,920 6,920 11,840 12,240
Options (change) 10,155 6,436 10,785 11,150
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $68,095 $95,245 $49,465 $54,165
Total Invoice $63,389 $88,759 $45,670 $49,990

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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: $18,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,258
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE550E63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$68,095$95,245$49,465$54,165
Adjustments for Features-495-2200-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,600$95,025$49,465$53,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,425$0$4,215
Total Invoice$63,389$88,759$45,670$49,990
Adjustments for Features-461-2050-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,928$88,554$45,670$49,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,626$0$3,872

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

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE550E63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$6,750$6,530$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$220$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-2050-448

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

Model Year20102011
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length191.7 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149057%
Total Not Requested112543%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2408%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%

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