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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: $39,955

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,605

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350 / R3203.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $36,800
Base Invoice $44,315 $33,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 720 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 750
Roof rack 245  
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Heated front seats 670 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 685
Roof rack 228  
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,385 2,460
Options (change) 3,148 2,240
Destination 875 695
Total Price $51,910 $39,955
Total Invoice $48,338 $36,605

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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: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,875
Model Year20092006
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)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$51,910$39,955
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$39,955
Total Invoice$48,338$36,605
Adjustments for Features-1,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,480$36,605

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

Model Year20092006
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 trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
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$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8580

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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 Year20092006
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
BMW X3 3.0i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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