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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: $49,875

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $15,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,080

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $14,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $41,050
Base Invoice $49,002 $37,965
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated steering wheel 225  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Roof rails   250
Rearview camera   400
Proximity key   500
Power liftgate   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated steering wheel 209  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,230
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Roof rails   230
Rearview camera   365
Proximity key   455
Power liftgate   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,020 7,950
Options (change) 11,180 7,240
Destination 875 875
Total Price $65,585 $49,875
Total Invoice $61,057 $46,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,510
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$65,585$49,875
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,935$49,875
Total Invoice$61,057$46,080
Adjustments for Features-2,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,590$46,080

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

Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive35i
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4670

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

Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.1 in183.0 in
Width77.1 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,222 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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