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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,795

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,900

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $8,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350R500sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Multicontour front seats 780 780      
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050      
Power liftgate 520 520      
Heated front seats 690   500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 500 500      
Proximity key   1,080      
M Sport Design     4,100 4,100  
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700 1,700
Multicontour front seats 725 725      
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 505 505 505
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976      
Power liftgate 484 484      
Heated front seats 642   460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,105 1,105  
Satellite radio 465 465      
Proximity key   1,004      
M Sport Design     3,770 3,770  
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 11,360 10,475 8,800 8,800 2,750
Options (change) 10,567 9,742 8,095 8,095 2,530
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $60,135 $66,750 $50,795 $52,795 $58,395
Total Invoice $55,982 $62,162 $47,900 $49,760 $55,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,258
Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350R500sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$60,135$66,750$50,795$52,795$58,395
Adjustments for Features-885-1,6100-1,700-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,250$65,140$50,795$51,095$56,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$300$5,350
Total Invoice$55,982$62,162$47,900$49,760$55,030
Adjustments for Features-824-1,4990-1,602-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,158$60,663$47,900$48,158$52,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,505$0$258$5,010

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

Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350R500sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,690$6,080$7,780$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$1,610$0$1,700$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-1,4990-1,602-2,120

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

Model Year20062019
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.8 in
Length203.0 in185.9 in
Width75.7 in74.4 in
Height65.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57560%
Total Not Requested39040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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