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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: $57,495

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $7,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $41,950 $43,950 $55,900
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Heating Package 1,370      
Premium III Package 11,250      
Lighting Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650      
Sunshades, second row 300 250 250 250
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Roof rack 245      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
M Sport Design   4,100 4,100  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Premium Tier   3,300 3,300 2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Heating Package 1,274      
Premium III Package 10,462      
Lighting Package 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505 505 505
iPod integration 349      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604      
Sunshades, second row 279 230 230 230
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Roof rack 228      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
M Sport Design   3,770 3,770  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Premium Tier   3,035 3,035 2,715
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645
Panoramic sunroof   1,105 1,105  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 21,830 14,550 14,550 7,850
Options (change) 20,300 13,385 13,385 7,225
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $64,805 $57,495 $59,495 $64,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,396
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$64,805$57,495$59,495$64,745
Adjustments for Features0-115-1,815-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,805$57,380$57,680$62,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$5,100

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

Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassX3X3X3
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$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
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,480$8,595$10,295$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115$1,815$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-439-288

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

Model Year20082020
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,042 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 / R320

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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested475068%
Total Not Requested219032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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