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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: $47,885

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $19,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,030

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $18,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE3503.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $38,600
Base Invoice $52,266 $35,510
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Cargo area partition net   150
HD radio   350
Navigation system   1,800
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Cargo area partition net   135
HD radio   315
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 10,425 8,460
Options (change) 9,696 7,695
Destination 875 825
Total Price $67,500 $47,885
Total Invoice $62,837 $44,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,548
Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE3503.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$67,500$47,885
Adjustments for Features-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,925$47,885
Total Invoice$62,837$44,030
Adjustments for Features-4,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,578$44,030

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE3503.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2590

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.1 in
Length192.7 in179.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		69.0 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 E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85042%
Total Not Requested116558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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