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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: $57,345

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $42,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,385

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $39,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $42,450
Base Invoice $85,095 $39,735
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 950
M Sport Package   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 865
M Sport Package   2,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,070 13,900
Options (change) 6,576 12,655
Destination 875 995
Total Price $99,445 $57,345
Total Invoice $92,546 $53,385

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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: $41,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,905
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$99,445$57,345
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,170$57,345
Total Invoice$92,546$53,385
Adjustments for Features-2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,290$53,385

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGxDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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$6,515$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2560

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,293 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
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 headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 warning200Yes
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

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