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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: $64,045

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $13,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,525

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,946

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Model Year20172016
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $46,800
Base Invoice $57,939 $43,735
Premium 3 Package 11,200  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Premium Package   2,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
M Sport Package   2,700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Technology Package   2,750
Text dictation   0
Around view cameras   750
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Premium 3 Package 10,416  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Premium Package   2,000
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185
LED headlights   1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
M Sport Package   2,455
Driver Assistance Package   865
Technology Package   2,505
Text dictation   0
Around view cameras   685
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 14,630 16,250
Options (change) 13,607 14,795
Destination 925 995
Total Price $77,855 $64,045
Total Invoice $72,471 $59,525

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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: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,363
Model Year20172016
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, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$77,855$64,045
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,080$64,045
Total Invoice$72,471$59,525
Adjustments for Features-2,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,888$59,525

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

Model Year20172016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
Active safety seat bolsters$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
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$10,915$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5830

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

Model Year20172016
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length194.2 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
LED headlights250Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested427557%
Total Not Requested325043%
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

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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