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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: $51,945

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $8,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,985

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $7,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $42,750
Base Invoice $41,478 $40,440
Premium II Package 6,600  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,450
Lighting Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Heated front seats 720 500
AWD 2,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Premium II Package 6,138  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,335
Lighting Package 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Heated front seats 670 460
AWD 2,325  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,610
Steering-linked headlights   830
Options (change) 15,755 8,200
Options (change) 14,653 7,550
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $60,330 $51,945
Total Invoice $56,106 $48,985

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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: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,084
Model Year20092017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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$60,330$51,945
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,290$51,945
Total Invoice$56,106$48,985
Adjustments for Features-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,069$48,985

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

Model Year20092017
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 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,980$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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

Model Year20092017
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested289073%
Total Not Requested107527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

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