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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: $41,455

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,970

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $36,800
Base Invoice $46,537 $33,670
Obstacle detection, rear 800 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated front seats 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 750
Xenon HID headlights 985 800
Roof rack 250  
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Obstacle detection, rear 744 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated front seats 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 685
Xenon HID headlights 916 730
Roof rack 232  
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,255 3,960
Options (change) 4,888 3,605
Destination 875 695
Total Price $56,370 $41,455
Total Invoice $52,300 $37,970

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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: $13,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,595
Model Year20112006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-17
Total Price$56,370$41,455
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$41,455
Total Invoice$52,300$37,970
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,565$37,970

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

Model Year20112006
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR3503.0i
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7350

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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 Year20112006
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.1 in
Length203.0 in179.7 in
Width77.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,949 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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