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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: $53,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $133,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $125,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
Trim328i335iS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $184,900
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $171,957
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
App support 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Options (change) 17,825 14,425 0
Options (change) 16,245 13,150 0
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $53,620 $57,720 $187,525
Total Invoice $49,430 $53,235 $174,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,041
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
Trim328i335iS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6523hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$53,620$57,720$187,525
Adjustments for Features00-23,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,620$57,720$163,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$174,582
Adjustments for Features00-22,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$152,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
Trim328i335iS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
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$0 
Animal detection, night  $50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Night vision  $1750
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$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$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row armrests  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather headliner  $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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
Rapid-heating front seats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,215$28,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$23,750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-22,111

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

Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in132.6 in
Length182.5 in214.5 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.5,296 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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