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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: $55,025

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $20,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,770

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $19,815

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Model Year20172011
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $41,050
Base Invoice $57,939 $37,965
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated steering wheel 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Premium 2 Package 7,600  
Special order charge 250  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Convenience Package   1,150
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Rearview camera   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated steering wheel 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Premium 2 Package 7,068  
Special order charge 233  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Convenience Package   1,045
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Rearview camera   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,600 13,100
Options (change) 11,721 11,930
Destination 925 875
Total Price $75,825 $55,025
Total Invoice $70,585 $50,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,686
Model Year20172011
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$75,825$55,025
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,390$55,025
Total Invoice$70,585$50,770
Adjustments for Features-4,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,456$50,770

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

Model Year20172011
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,675$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1290

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

Model Year20172011
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length194.2 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157534%
Total Not Requested310066%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%

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