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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: $51,690

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $40,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,695

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $37,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $90,100 $38,850
Base Invoice $83,793 $35,920
Cargo tray 160  
Heated second row seats 610  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Sport Package   2,300
Premium Package   3,750
Xenon HID headlights   900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo area partition net   180
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo tray 149  
Heated second row seats 567  
Cold Weather Package   910
Sport Package   2,095
Premium Package   3,415
Xenon HID headlights   820
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cargo area partition net   165
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 770 11,965
Options (change) 716 10,900
Destination 875 875
Total Price $91,745 $51,690
Total Invoice $85,384 $47,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,844
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$91,745$51,690
Adjustments for Features-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,465$51,690
Total Invoice$85,384$47,695
Adjustments for Features-5,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,539$47,695

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,620$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8450

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.1 in
Length188.5 in179.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height70.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested187557%
Total Not Requested142543%

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