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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: $55,245

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,025

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $4,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $42,750
Base Invoice $40,920 $40,440
Premium III Package 8,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated front seats 710 500
iPod integration 375  
Cargo mat 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Steering-linked headlights   900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Premium III Package 7,998  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated front seats 660 460
iPod integration 349  
Cargo mat 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 645
Driver Assistance Package   875
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,610
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Steering-linked headlights   830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Options (change) 16,145 11,500
Options (change) 15,014 10,590
Destination 875 995
Total Price $61,020 $55,245
Total Invoice $56,809 $52,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,347
Model Year20082017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-18
Total Price$61,020$55,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,020$53,585
Total Invoice$56,809$52,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,809$50,462

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

Model Year20082017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,563

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

Model Year20082017
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height71.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,817 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 ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320059%
Total Not Requested226541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

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