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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: $49,390

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,600

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $38,850
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $35,920
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620  
Cold Weather Package       1,000
Premium Package       3,750
Xenon HID headlights       900
Cargo area partition net       180
Deep-tinted rear windows       350
Rear side airbags       385
Navigation system       1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577  
Cold Weather Package       910
Premium Package       3,415
Xenon HID headlights       820
Cargo area partition net       165
Deep-tinted rear windows       320
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 9,910 9,910 1,710 9,665
Options (change) 9,218 9,218 1,591 8,805
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,775 $68,375 $97,575 $49,390
Total Invoice $55,654 $63,652 $90,807 $45,600

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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: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,061
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8260hp 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$59,775$68,375$97,575$49,390
Adjustments for Features-3,215-3,565-8,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,560$64,810$88,735$49,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,175$0
Total Invoice$55,654$63,652$90,807$45,600
Adjustments for Features-2,993-3,319-8,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,661$60,333$82,580$45,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$29,919$0

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

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive30i
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
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$7,355$7,705$12,980$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$3,565$8,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,993-3,319-8,2270

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

Model Year20122010
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.4,013 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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested84044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested84044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested752%

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