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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: $52,075

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,055

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $52,266 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Heated second row seats 625    
Heated steering wheel 490    
Premium Package   3,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Wood trim   500  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Roof rails   250 250
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Heated second row seats 581    
Heated steering wheel 456    
Premium Package   2,910 2,000
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Wood trim   455  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Roof rails   230 230
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Options (change) 10,495 11,350 8,950
Options (change) 9,761 10,335 8,150
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $67,570 $52,075 $54,775
Total Invoice $62,902 $48,055 $50,565

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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: $15,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,451
Model Year201120142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$67,570$52,075$54,775
Adjustments for Features-42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,145$52,075$54,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$62,902$48,055$50,565
Adjustments for Features-39600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,506$48,055$50,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$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 mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,515$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-39600

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20112014
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height58.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		69.0 ft363.3 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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