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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: $59,045

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,520

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $8,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,790 $42,750
Base Invoice $44,445 $40,440
Premium 1 Package 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Around view cameras 320 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,450
Proximity key 650  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
M Sport Package   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
Semi-automated parking system   500
Heated front seats   500
Premium 1 Package 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 875
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Around view cameras 298 690
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,335
Proximity key 605  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
M Sport Package   2,210
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,610
Steering-linked headlights   830
Dynamic Handling Package   1,195
Semi-automated parking system   460
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 20,310 15,300
Options (change) 18,891 14,085
Destination 925 995
Total Price $69,025 $59,045
Total Invoice $64,261 $55,520

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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: $9,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,448
Model Year20142017
ModelM-ClassX3
TrimML350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19
Total Price$69,025$59,045
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,710$59,045
Total Invoice$64,261$55,520
Adjustments for Features-2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,968$55,520

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

Model Year20142017
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,180$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2930

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

Model Year20142017
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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