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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: $51,495

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,055

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $8,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $42,450
Base Invoice $43,236 $39,735
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 750 500
Proximity key 1,140  
AWD 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 698 455
Proximity key 1,060  
AWD 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Options (change) 14,175 8,050
Options (change) 13,183 7,325
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $60,640 $51,495
Total Invoice $56,394 $48,055

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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: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,885
Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$60,640$51,495
Adjustments for Features0-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,640$50,910
Total Invoice$56,394$48,055
Adjustments for Features0-546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,394$47,509

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive28d
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$100 
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
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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

Model Year20112016
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested224087%
Total Not Requested32513%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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