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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: $44,305

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,565

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R3203.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $36,800
Base Invoice $39,153 $33,670
Premium II Package 7,850  
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Heated front seats 710 500
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
Navigation system   1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium II Package 7,300  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 430
Heated front seats 660 455
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 15,125 6,810
Options (change) 14,065 6,200
Destination 875 695
Total Price $58,100 $44,305
Total Invoice $54,093 $40,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,995
Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R3203.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$58,100$44,305
Adjustments for Features-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,305$44,305
Total Invoice$54,093$40,565
Adjustments for Features-3,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,560$40,565

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

Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R3203.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,875$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5330

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

Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.1 in
Length203.0 in179.7 in
Width75.7 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft371.0 ft3

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

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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested327557%
Total Not Requested247543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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