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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: $55,395

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,145

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $45,849 $40,160 $51,180
Obstacle detection, rear 790 750  
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Class II trailer hitch 540    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Heated steering wheel 220   190
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560 350  
Heated front seats 740   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760 1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,200  
Roof rack 250    
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Premium Tier   3,300  
M Sport Design   4,100  
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Navigation system     1,700
Obstacle detection, rear 735 690  
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Class II trailer hitch 502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Heated steering wheel 205   175
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521 320  
Heated front seats 688   460
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707 920 645
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,105  
Roof rack 232    
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Premium Tier   3,035  
M Sport Design   3,770  
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Navigation system     1,565
Options (change) 14,350 11,950 4,340
Options (change) 13,346 10,990 3,995
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $64,525 $55,395 $59,635
Total Invoice $60,070 $52,145 $56,170

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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: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,186
Model Year201020182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6248hp I4355hp 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)255/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$64,525$55,395$59,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,525$54,055$58,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,440
Total Invoice$60,070$52,145$56,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,261-1,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,070$50,884$55,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,212

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

Model Year201020182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,165$9,505$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,261-1,074

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

Model Year20102018
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.4,151 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested234072%
Total Not Requested92528%

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%
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, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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