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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: $50,225

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,420

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $44,900
Base Invoice $49,002 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 2,360  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated front seats 750 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Roof rails   250
Premium 1 Package 2,195  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated front seats 698 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Roof rails   230
Options (change) 9,755 4,400
Options (change) 9,074 4,005
Destination 875 925
Total Price $63,320 $50,225
Total Invoice $58,951 $46,420

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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: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,730
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassX3
TrimR350xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$63,320$50,225
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,385$50,225
Total Invoice$58,951$46,420
Adjustments for Features-1,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,150$46,420

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

Model Year20122014
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 
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,140$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8010

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

Model Year20122014
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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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