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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: $47,560

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,750

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $19,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $39,400
Base Invoice $57,939 $36,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Heated front seats 750 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Premium Package   2,800
Cargo area partition net   150
HD radio   350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Heated front seats 698 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Premium Package   2,550
Cargo area partition net   135
HD radio   315
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 4,600 7,335
Options (change) 4,280 6,675
Destination 925 825
Total Price $67,825 $47,560
Total Invoice $63,144 $43,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,739
Model Year20172009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$67,825$47,560
Adjustments for Features-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,825$47,560
Total Invoice$63,144$43,750
Adjustments for Features-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,489$43,750

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

Model Year20172009
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,590$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6550

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

Model Year20172009
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in110.1 in
Length194.2 in179.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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