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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: $55,045

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,290

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $13,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE350xDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $42,450
Base Invoice $52,266 $39,735
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 12,330 11,600
Options (change) 11,468 10,560
Destination 875 995
Total Price $69,405 $55,045
Total Invoice $64,609 $51,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,830
Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE350xDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$69,405$55,045
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,880$55,045
Total Invoice$64,609$51,290
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,120$51,290

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

Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE350xDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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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 Year20112016
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in183.8 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height58.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,184 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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