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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: $52,265

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,255

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $7,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML500xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $41,050
Base Invoice $45,105 $37,965
Lighting Package 890  
Sunroof 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,450  
Premium Package 3,750 3,450
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750  
Convenience Package   1,150
Navigation system   2,150
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 828  
Sunroof 1,200  
Comfort Package 1,349  
Premium Package 3,488 3,140
Obstacle detection, rear 698 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698  
Convenience Package   1,045
Navigation system   1,955
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 11,150 10,340
Options (change) 10,372 9,415
Destination 775 875
Total Price $60,425 $52,265
Total Invoice $56,252 $48,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,939
Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML500xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$60,425$52,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,425$51,245
Total Invoice$56,252$48,255
Adjustments for Features0-942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,252$47,313

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

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML500xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942

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

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height69.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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 surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested64084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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