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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: $50,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,986

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $21,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $34,310 $39,465
Lighting Package 900 900 900    
Premium III Package 11,825        
Trim Package 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   550 550
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Heated second row seats 595 690 690 450 450
Heated front seats 700        
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Roof rack 200 200      
Premium II Package   8,625      
Proximity key   1,100 1,100    
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Convenience Package       1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Rearview camera       400 400
Roof rails       250 250
Lighting Package 837 837 837    
Premium III Package 10,997        
Trim Package 1,628 1,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   500 500
iPod integration 339 339 339    
Heated second row seats 553 642 642 410 410
Heated front seats 651        
Cargo mat 88 88 88    
Roof rack 186 186      
Premium II Package   8,021      
Proximity key   1,023 1,023    
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package       635 635
Convenience Package       1,545  
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Rearview camera       365 365
Roof rails       230 230
Options (change) 17,130 14,425 3,150 12,150 10,450
Options (change) 15,930 13,415 2,929 11,060 9,515
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Total Price $60,905 $65,700 $91,325 $50,145 $54,045
Total Invoice $56,695 $61,155 $24,986 $46,265 $49,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,733
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$60,905$65,700$91,325$50,145$54,045
Adjustments for Features-1,260-810-1,66000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,645$64,890$89,665$50,145$54,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$30,020$0$3,900
Total Invoice$56,695$61,155$24,986$46,265$49,875
Adjustments for Features-1,173-754-45400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,522$60,401$24,532$46,265$49,875
Cost Above Minimum$30,990$35,869$0$0$3,610

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

Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Remote app   $25$25
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 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$8,165$7,715$8,565$6,905$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$810$1,660$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,173-754-45400

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

Model Year20072012
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in183.0 in
Width75.7 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cargo net40No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342562%
Total Not Requested214038%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317565%
Total Not Requested169035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
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 Requested284086%
Total Not Requested45014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested194077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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