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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,675 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $6,530 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,585 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $6,530 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML500 | ML63 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,680 | $49,200 | $85,500 | $36,750 | $41,050 |
| Base Invoice | $39,692 | $45,756 | $79,515 | $34,010 | $37,965 |
| Multicontour Seats | 790 | 790 | |||
| Premium III Package | 8,600 | 8,600 | |||
| Lighting Package | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 760 | 760 | 760 | 750 | 750 |
| Heating Package | 1,360 | 800 | |||
| Cargo mat | 160 | 160 | 160 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 440 | 440 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,540 | 1,540 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 550 | 550 | |
| Proximity key | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 700 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,850 | 1,150 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Multicontour Seats | 735 | 735 | |||
| Premium III Package | 7,998 | 7,998 | |||
| Lighting Package | 837 | 837 | 837 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 707 | 707 | 707 | 685 | 685 |
| Heating Package | 1,265 | 744 | |||
| Cargo mat | 149 | 149 | 149 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 409 | 409 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,432 | 1,432 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | 651 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 651 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 2,730 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,685 | 1,045 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | 1,045 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,140 | ||||
| Options (change) | 15,750 | 16,290 | 4,120 | 15,050 | 12,600 |
| Options (change) | 14,648 | 15,150 | 3,832 | 13,700 | 11,470 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $59,205 | $66,265 | $90,395 | $52,675 | $54,525 |
| Total Invoice | $55,115 | $61,681 | $84,122 | $48,585 | $50,310 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,022 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML500 | ML63 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 295/40-20 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | $59,205 | $66,265 | $90,395 | $52,675 | $54,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -645 | -895 | -1,520 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,560 | $65,370 | $88,875 | $52,575 | $54,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,810 | $30,315 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Total Invoice | $55,115 | $61,681 | $84,122 | $48,585 | $50,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -600 | -833 | -1,415 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,515 | $60,848 | $82,707 | $48,493 | $50,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,333 | $28,192 | $0 | $1,817 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML500 | ML63 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,300 | $7,550 | $8,175 | $6,755 | $6,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $645 | $895 | $1,520 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -600 | -833 | -1,415 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | X3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 4,113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
| Multicontour Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3390 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 39% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Multicontour Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3140 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 40% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 40% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 11% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 16% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 11% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 43% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 44% |
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