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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: $51,410

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,255

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $39,400
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $36,250
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 385
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620  
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Sport Package         2,300
Premium Package         2,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Cargo area partition net         150
HD radio         350
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Navigation system         1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   635
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 350
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577  
Cold Weather Package         910
Sport Package         2,095
Premium Package         2,550
Xenon HID headlights         730
Cargo area partition net         135
HD radio         315
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 12,520 12,520 6,560 2,380 11,185
Options (change) 11,646 11,646 6,103 2,215 10,180
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $63,245 $61,745 $70,385 $101,705 $51,410
Total Invoice $58,885 $57,490 $65,525 $94,652 $47,255

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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: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,263
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$63,245$61,745$70,385$101,705$51,410
Adjustments for Features-4,690-2,990-5,890-9,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,555$58,755$64,495$92,365$51,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,940$33,810$0
Total Invoice$58,885$57,490$65,525$94,652$47,255
Adjustments for Features-4,367-2,784-5,483-8,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,518$54,706$60,042$85,960$47,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,524$31,442$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$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$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails    $250
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$6,855$9,755$13,205$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$2,990$5,890$9,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,367-2,784-5,483-8,6920

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

Model Year20152009
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested99048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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 radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested99048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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