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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: $61,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimAMG E 63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $112,450 $42,450 $54,300
AMG Premium Package 3,600    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760    
Sunshades, second row 380 250 250
Heated second row seats 580 350 350
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
AMG Premium Package 3,348    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Wood trim 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707    
Sunshades, second row 353 230 230
Heated second row seats 539 320 320
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Options (change) 7,540 15,900 11,050
Options (change) 7,012 14,620 10,210
Destination 1,050 995 995
Total Price $121,040 $59,345 $66,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,790
Model Year202120182018
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimAMG E 63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine603hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$121,040$59,345$66,345
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,890$59,345$66,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,900

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

Model Year202120182018
ModelE-ClassX3X3
TrimAMG E 63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$25
Drift mode$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side collision intervention $200$200
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
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  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$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  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$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
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,115$6,965$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-770-94

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

Model Year20212018
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in112.8 in
Length194.8 in185.9 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,556 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 AMG E 63 S

AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Speed limit information0No
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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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