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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: $49,185

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $16,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,435

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $15,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $49,002 $40,160 $51,180
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750  
Roof rack 250    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,350  
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Heated steering wheel 225 190 190
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Class II trailer hitch 512    
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 690  
Roof rack 232    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,240  
Heated front seats 698 460 460
Heated steering wheel 209 175 175
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Options (change) 12,570 5,740 3,640
Options (change) 11,692 5,280 3,350
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $66,135 $49,185 $58,935
Total Invoice $61,569 $46,435 $55,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,124
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6248hp I4355hp 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)255/50-19225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$66,135$49,185$58,935
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,050$49,185$56,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,750
Total Invoice$61,569$46,435$55,525
Adjustments for Features-1,0100-1,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,559$46,435$53,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,206

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassX3X3
TrimR350xDrive30iM40i
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,815$7,730$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0100-1,884

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.8 in
Length203.1 in185.9 in
Width77.1 in74.4 in
Height65.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 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 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft362.7 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 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 Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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