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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: $48,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,465

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $45,849 $35,920 $40,615
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670    
Heated front seats 740    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Heated steering wheel 220    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430    
Roof rack 250    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Roof rails   250 250
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623    
Heated front seats 688    
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,230  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Heated steering wheel 205    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330    
Roof rack 232    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Roof rails   230 230
Options (change) 13,250 8,400 7,050
Options (change) 12,323 7,650 6,420
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $63,425 $48,145 $51,895
Total Invoice $59,047 $44,465 $47,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,952
Model Year201020132013
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$63,425$48,145$51,895
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,600$48,145$50,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$59,047$44,465$47,930
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,417$44,465$47,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,588

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

Model Year201020132013
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,940$6,115$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300-877

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

Model Year20102013
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested204062%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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