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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: $53,575

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,390

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $34,310 $39,465
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   750 750
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 450 450
Proximity key 650 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225    
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
M Sport Package       3,000  
Convenience Package       1,700  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Rearview camera       400 400
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
App support       250 250
Cargo area partition net       180 180
Sport Activity Package         1,750
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   685 685
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 410 410
Proximity key 605 605      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209    
Cold Weather Package       635 635
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
M Sport Package       2,730  
Convenience Package       1,545  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Rearview camera       365 365
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
App support       230 230
Cargo area partition net       165 165
Sport Activity Package         1,595
Options (change) 12,295 12,295 3,035 15,580 12,630
Options (change) 11,436 11,436 2,823 14,185 11,505
Destination 905 905 905 895 895
Total Price $60,470 $72,000 $100,040 $53,575 $56,225
Total Invoice $56,302 $67,025 $93,101 $49,390 $51,865

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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: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,650
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$60,470$72,000$100,040$53,575$56,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-6,525-800-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,470$69,650$93,515$52,775$55,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,045$0$2,750
Total Invoice$56,302$67,025$93,101$49,390$51,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-6,072-738-646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,302$64,837$87,029$48,652$51,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,535$30,727$0$2,567

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

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,940$8,290$12,465$6,740$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$6,525$800$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-6,072-738-646

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested169082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested169082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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?
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 downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested220087%
Total Not Requested31513%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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