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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: $48,610

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,710

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R320xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $39,400
Base Invoice $39,153 $36,250
Premium II Package 7,850  
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium II Package 7,300  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 15,785 8,385
Options (change) 14,679 7,635
Destination 875 825
Total Price $58,760 $48,610
Total Invoice $54,707 $44,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R320xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$58,760$48,610
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,125$48,610
Total Invoice$54,707$44,710
Adjustments for Features-3,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,323$44,710

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R320xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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$9,140$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3840

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested340059%
Total Not Requested235041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%

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