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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: $83,945

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $15,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $76,900
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 7,070 6,050
Options (change) 6,576 5,570
Destination 875 995
Total Price $99,445 $83,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,794
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-21
Total Price$99,445$83,945
Adjustments for Features-15,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,200$83,945

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMGM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250 
Power liftgate$350 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,020$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,1870

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.8 in
Length192.7 in185.9 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height58.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,282 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M Competition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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%

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