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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: $54,525

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,325

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $5,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML500xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $43,950
Base Invoice $45,105 $40,615
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  
Sport Activity Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Cargo area partition net   180
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  
Sport Activity Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Cargo area partition net   165
Options (change) 11,150 9,680
Options (change) 10,372 8,815
Destination 775 895
Total Price $60,425 $54,525
Total Invoice $56,252 $50,325

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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: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,961
Model Year20062013
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)255/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$60,425$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,425$53,405
Total Invoice$56,252$50,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,252$49,291

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

Model Year20062013
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 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
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$5,575$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,034

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

Model Year20062013
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested26512%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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