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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: $52,465

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $44,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,400

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $41,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $85,095 $34,010 $37,965
Premium 1 Package 2,120    
Premium 2 Package 2,000    
M Sport Package   3,000  
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Convenience Package   1,850 1,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Rearview camera   400 400
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sport Activity Package     1,250
Premium 1 Package 1,972    
Premium 2 Package 1,860    
M Sport Package   2,730  
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Convenience Package   1,685 1,045
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Rearview camera   365 365
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sport Activity Package     1,140
Options (change) 4,120 14,840 12,390
Options (change) 3,832 13,515 11,285
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $96,495 $52,465 $54,315
Total Invoice $89,802 $48,400 $50,125

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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: $43,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,136
Model Year201220112011
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$96,495$52,465$54,315
Adjustments for Features-385-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,110$52,365$54,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$89,802$48,400$50,125
Adjustments for Features-358-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,444$48,308$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,817

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

Model Year201220112011
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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 rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,075$5,790$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-358-920

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

Model Year20122011
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
57.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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 row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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