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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: $59,345

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $22,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,775

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE400AMG E63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $40,160 $51,180
Premium 3 Package 9,500      
Sport Package 0      
Active multicontour front seats 1,320      
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 580 350 350
Special order charge 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700      
AMG Premium Package   3,600    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,500    
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   380 250 250
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Executive Tier     3,500 2,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Luxury Design     350  
Wireless charging station     500 500
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Premium 3 Package 8,835      
Sport Package 0      
Active multicontour front seats 1,228      
Warmth & Comfort Package 977      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419   320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 539 320 320
Special order charge 233      
Panoramic sunroof 930      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651      
AMG Premium Package   3,348    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,395    
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   353 230 230
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Executive Tier     3,220 2,345
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Luxury Design     320  
Wireless charging station     460 460
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Options (change) 17,990 7,540 15,900 11,050
Options (change) 16,734 7,012 14,620 10,210
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $82,035 $115,485 $59,345 $66,345
Total Invoice $76,366 $107,471 $55,775 $62,385

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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: $21,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,637
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE400AMG E63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6603hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$82,035$115,485$59,345$66,345
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,1500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,010$114,335$59,345$66,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,325$0$6,900
Total Invoice$76,366$107,471$55,775$62,385
Adjustments for Features-954-1,0700-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,412$106,401$55,775$62,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,989$0$6,516

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3X3
TrimE400AMG E63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300$300  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25
Drift mode $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25   
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front row armrests$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rapid-heating front seats$0   
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,790$8,915$7,765$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,150$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-954-1,0700-94

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,300 lb.4,151 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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested505077%
Total Not Requested147523%
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%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested156572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested156572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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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