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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: $53,075

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $39,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,930

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $37,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelM-ClassX3X3
TrimML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,050 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $84,676 $34,310 $39,465
Heated second row seats 610 450 450
Heated steering wheel 220    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
M Sport Package   3,000  
Convenience Package   1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Rearview camera   400 400
Cargo area partition net   180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sport Activity Package     1,750
Heated second row seats 567 410 410
Heated steering wheel 205    
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
M Sport Package   2,730  
Convenience Package   1,545  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Rearview camera   365 365
Cargo area partition net   165 165
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sport Activity Package     1,595
Options (change) 830 15,080 12,130
Options (change) 772 13,725 11,045
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $92,755 $53,075 $55,725
Total Invoice $86,323 $48,930 $51,405

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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: $37,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,391
Model Year201020122012
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)295/40-20245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$92,755$53,075$55,725
Adjustments for Features-2,250-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,505$52,975$55,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750
Total Invoice$86,323$48,930$51,405
Adjustments for Features-2,094-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,229$48,838$51,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,567

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

Model Year201020122012
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 
AC power outlet$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
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  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$9,115$6,965$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,094-920

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

Model Year20102012
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 in36.8 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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 mat40No
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 Requested195059%
Total Not Requested134041%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested225089%
Total Not Requested26511%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%

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