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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the S-Class vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the S-Class and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price is $45,205 lower than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the S-Class vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW X3 xDrive35i, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 includes additional features worth $4325. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4325 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550's additional features, the BMW X3 xDrive35i is $45,205 less than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 45,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 42,585
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS550xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers600, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price105,32555,795
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price101,00055,795
Total Invoice98,08351,470
Adjustments for Features-4,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice94,05551,470

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Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 49,530
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 46,613
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS550xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price91,60042,700
Base Invoice85,18839,465
Rear Seat Package2,990 
Premium 2 Package3,570 
Panoramic sunroof1,070 
Heated steering wheel480 
AWD3,000 
Sunshades, second row, power740 
Heated second row seats 450
Cold Weather Package 700
Premium Package 3,450
Sport Activity Package 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear 750
Navigation system 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Rearview camera 400
Auto-dimming headlights 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Rear Seat Package 0
Premium 2 Package 0
Panoramic sunroof 0
Heated steering wheel 0
AWD 0
Sunshades, second row, power 0
Heated second row seats 410
Cold Weather Package 635
Premium Package 3,140
Sport Activity Package 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Navigation system 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Rearview camera 365
Auto-dimming headlights 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Total options11,85012,200
Total options11,02011,110
Destination875895
Gas Tax1,0000
Total Price105,32555,795
Total Invoice98,08351,470

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS550xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Power liftgate $350
Regenerative braking $0
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake-initiated collision preparation system$100 
Compact spare tire$75 
Driver drowsiness monitor$250 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$100 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive, large $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated side glass$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$25 
Cornering lights$25 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled front seats$300 
Cooled second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Total Value of Features$11,990$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0280

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197579%
Total Not Requested54021%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Unique exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control150Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very expensive
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Expensive
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The S Class is somewhat overpriced.
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is expensive but for me it was worth it-I will have the car a long time.
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 very expensive

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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