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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: $47,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $13,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $46,537 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 985 900  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Roof rack 250    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Wood trim   500  
Roof rails   250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Xenon HID headlights 916 820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,230  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Roof rack 232    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Wood trim   455  
Roof rails   230 230
Options (change) 11,395 7,150 4,400
Options (change) 10,599 6,510 4,005
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $62,510 $47,875 $50,225
Total Invoice $58,011 $44,230 $46,420

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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: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,985
Model Year201120142014
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$62,510$47,875$50,225
Adjustments for Features-1,93500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,575$47,875$50,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$58,011$44,230$46,420
Adjustments for Features-1,79600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,215$44,230$46,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,190

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

Model Year201120142014
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  
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$6,205$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,79600

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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 Year20112014
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 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 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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