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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: $56,645

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,780

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML500xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $46,800
Base Invoice $45,105 $43,735
Lighting Package 890  
Sunroof 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,450  
Premium Package 3,750 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
M Sport Package   2,700
Heated front seats   500
Lighting Package 828  
Sunroof 1,200  
Comfort Package 1,349  
Premium Package 3,488 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
M Sport Package   2,455
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 11,150 8,850
Options (change) 10,372 8,050
Destination 775 995
Total Price $60,425 $56,645
Total Invoice $56,252 $52,780

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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: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,480
Model Year20062016
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, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$60,425$56,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,425$54,490
Total Invoice$56,252$52,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,252$50,772

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

Model Year20062016
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
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel 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$5,590$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,008

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height69.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 net40No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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