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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,000

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $114,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,485

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $106,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,900 $182,950
Base Invoice $51,630 $170,144
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
App support 250  
Rear spoiler 0 500
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
App support 230  
Rear spoiler 0 465
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 13,925 500
Options (change) 12,680 465
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $72,000 $186,075
Total Invoice $66,485 $173,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,698
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine414hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$72,000$186,075
Adjustments for Features0-24,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,000$161,315
Total Invoice$66,485$173,234
Adjustments for Features0-23,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,485$150,183

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Floor mats $75
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrests, second row $500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrests, second row $1000
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,105$30,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$24,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23,051

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in132.6 in
Length178.2 in214.5 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.5,269 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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