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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: $50,185

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $17,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,125

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $17,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE400AMG E63 S3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $38,600
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $35,510
Sport Package 0   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Rear side airbags 420 670 385
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Wood trim   0  
Heated second row seats   580  
Front sport buckets   2,500  
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Premium Package     2,800
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Cargo area partition net     150
HD radio     350
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Sport Package 0   2,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 930    
Rear side airbags 391 623 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Wood trim   0  
Heated second row seats   539  
Front sport buckets   2,325  
Cold Weather Package     910
Premium Package     2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Cargo area partition net     135
HD radio     315
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 3,760 4,470 10,760
Options (change) 3,498 4,157 9,790
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $67,805 $112,415 $50,185
Total Invoice $63,130 $104,616 $46,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,281
Model Year201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE400AMG E63 S3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6603hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$67,805$112,415$50,185
Adjustments for Features-4,000-9,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,805$103,390$50,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,585$0
Total Invoice$63,130$104,616$46,125
Adjustments for Features-3,724-8,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,406$96,217$46,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,811$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassX3
TrimE400AMG E63 S3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Drift mode $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
Satellite radio $200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,790$14,815$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$9,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,724-8,3990

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

Model Year20182008
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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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