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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: $66,345

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $13,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,385

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $12,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400M40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $54,300
Base Invoice $57,939 $51,180
Premium 3 Package 11,200  
Sport Package 0  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 850  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 350
Heated second row seats 620 350
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Premium Tier   2,950
Driving Assistance Package   900
Executive Tier   2,500
Wireless charging station   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Sunshades, second row   250
Premium 3 Package 10,416  
Sport Package 0  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 791  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 320
Heated second row seats 577 320
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Premium Tier   2,715
Driving Assistance Package   830
Executive Tier   2,345
Wireless charging station   460
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 17,050 11,050
Options (change) 15,860 10,210
Destination 925 995
Total Price $80,275 $66,345
Total Invoice $74,724 $62,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,618
Model Year20172018
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400M40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$80,275$66,345
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,500$66,345
Total Invoice$74,724$62,385
Adjustments for Features-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,003$62,385

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

Model Year20172018
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE400M40i
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 
Automated lane change$300 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $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 or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Active safety seat bolsters$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side collision intervention $200
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 automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
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 
Surround sound$250 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
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 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 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,690$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210

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

Model Year20172018
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in112.8 in
Length194.2 in185.9 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested525070%
Total Not Requested227530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested156572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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