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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: $46,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $18,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,670

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $46,537 $34,310 $39,465
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Heated front seats 750    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Roof rack 250    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Rearview camera   400 400
Roof rails   250 250
Convenience Package   1,700  
Proximity key     500
Power liftgate     500
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Heated front seats 698    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,230  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Roof rack 232    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Rearview camera   365 365
Roof rails   230 230
Convenience Package   1,545  
Proximity key     455
Power liftgate     455
Options (change) 13,670 8,200 6,150
Options (change) 12,715 7,465 5,600
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $64,785 $46,195 $49,745
Total Invoice $60,127 $42,670 $45,960

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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: $15,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,673
Model Year201120122012
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I6300hp 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)255/50-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$64,785$46,195$49,745
Adjustments for Features-3,0000-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,785$46,195$49,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,375
Total Invoice$60,127$42,670$45,960
Adjustments for Features-2,7840-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,343$42,670$45,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,128

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

Model Year201120122012
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
Sunshades, second row $125 
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
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 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,065$6,065$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7840-162

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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 Year20112012
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in183.0 in
Width77.1 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

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-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
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
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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%
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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