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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: $49,895

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,595

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $10,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $42,000
Base Invoice $45,849 $39,320
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated front seats 740 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760  
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated front seats 688 455
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707  
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Options (change) 12,530 6,900
Options (change) 11,653 6,280
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $61,155 $49,895
Total Invoice $56,827 $46,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,852
Model Year20102015
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$61,155$49,895
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,670$49,895
Total Invoice$56,827$46,595
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,447$46,595

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

Model Year20102015
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,840$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3800

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

Model Year20102015
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in183.8 in
Width75.7 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested189078%
Total Not Requested52522%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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