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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: $53,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $34,310 $39,465
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
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      
Around view cameras 320 320      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790      
Special order charge 250 250      
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
M Sport Package       3,000  
Convenience Package       1,700  
Technology Package       3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
App support       250 250
Cargo area partition net       180 180
Sport Activity Package         1,750
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
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      
Around view cameras 298 298      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735      
Special order charge 233 233      
Cold Weather Package       635 635
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
M Sport Package       2,730  
Convenience Package       1,545  
Technology Package       2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
App support       230 230
Cargo area partition net       165 165
Sport Activity Package         1,595
Options (change) 14,355 14,355 3,190 15,480 12,530
Options (change) 13,353 13,353 2,967 14,090 11,410
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $63,070 $74,730 $101,365 $53,475 $56,125
Total Invoice $58,723 $69,567 $94,335 $49,295 $51,770

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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: $10,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,189
Model Year20142014201420122012
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$63,070$74,730$101,365$53,475$56,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-6,350-825-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,070$72,380$95,015$52,650$55,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,310$31,945$0$2,750
Total Invoice$58,723$69,567$94,335$49,295$51,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-5,910-761-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,723$67,379$88,425$48,534$51,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,656$29,702$0$2,567

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

Model Year20142014201420122012
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  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
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  
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 with automatic controls$250$250$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
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
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$5,740$8,090$12,090$6,565$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$6,350$825$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-5,910-761-669

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

Model Year20142012
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
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%
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-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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
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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