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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,890

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,145

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $38,850
Base Invoice $36,968 $35,920
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Lighting Package 890  
Comfort Package 1,450  
Premium Package 6,150 3,750
Sunroof 1,390  
Heated front seats 690 500
Rear side airbags 385 385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Xenon HID headlights   900
Cargo area partition net   180
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Obstacle detection, rear 698 685
Lighting Package 828  
Comfort Package 1,349  
Premium Package 5,720 3,415
Sunroof 1,293  
Heated front seats 642 455
Rear side airbags 358 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Xenon HID headlights   820
Cargo area partition net   165
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 12,395 9,165
Options (change) 11,530 8,350
Destination 775 875
Total Price $52,920 $48,890
Total Invoice $49,273 $45,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,108
Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-17
Total Price$52,920$48,890
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,825$48,890
Total Invoice$49,273$45,145
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,253$45,145

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

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0200

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.1 in
Length188.5 in179.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height69.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested66566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested277574%
Total Not Requested95026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested177554%
Total Not Requested152546%

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