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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: $52,675

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $38,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,585

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassX3X3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $80,910 $34,010 $37,965
Obstacle detection, rear 770 750 750
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Heated second row seats 595    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Cargo mat 160    
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sport Activity Package     1,250
Obstacle detection, rear 716 685 685
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Heated second row seats 553    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Cargo mat 149    
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sport Activity Package     1,140
Options (change) 3,520 15,050 12,600
Options (change) 3,273 13,700 11,470
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $91,395 $52,675 $54,525
Total Invoice $85,058 $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: $36,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,541
Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassX3X3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$91,395$52,675$54,525
Adjustments for Features-2,175-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,220$52,575$54,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$85,058$48,585$50,310
Adjustments for Features-2,024-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,034$48,493$50,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,817

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassX3X3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,865$6,790$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,024-920

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height71.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,113 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
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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 Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 mat40Yes
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 Requested199060%
Total Not Requested130040%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested129091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
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 mat40Yes
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 Requested169057%
Total Not Requested130043%
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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