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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: $44,455

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,700

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $36,800
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $33,670
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Premium Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Cargo area partition net       150
Deep-tinted rear windows       350
Rear side airbags       385
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Premium Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Cargo area partition net       135
Deep-tinted rear windows       320
Rear side airbags       350
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 9,290 9,290 1,090 6,960
Options (change) 8,641 8,641 1,014 6,335
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $59,155 $67,755 $96,955 $44,455
Total Invoice $55,077 $63,075 $90,230 $40,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,002
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$59,155$67,755$96,955$44,455
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,975-8,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,530$63,780$87,980$44,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,450$0
Total Invoice$55,077$63,075$90,230$40,700
Adjustments for Features-3,375-3,700-8,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,702$59,375$81,878$40,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$30,176$0

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

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,640$12,640$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$3,975$8,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,375-3,700-8,3520

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

Model Year20122006
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.1 in
Length189.1 in179.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested96550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested96550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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