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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: $76,645

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $84,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,150

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $78,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S550S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $63,500 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $59,100 $148,614 $171,957
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700    
Executive Package 3,500    
LED headlights 1,900    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650    
Sunroof 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Semi-automated parking system 500    
Rear spoiler   500 500
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545    
Executive Package 3,185    
LED headlights 1,730    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410    
Sunroof 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Semi-automated parking system 455    
Rear spoiler   465 465
Options (change) 12,150 500 500
Options (change) 11,055 465 465
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $76,645 $161,225 $188,025
Total Invoice $71,150 $150,004 $175,047

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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: $62,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,292
Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S550S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine425hp I6449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$76,645$161,225$188,025
Adjustments for Features0-22,100-20,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,645$139,125$167,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,700
Total Invoice$71,150$150,004$175,047
Adjustments for Features0-20,562-18,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,150$129,442$156,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,799

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

Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimM3S550S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Animal detection, night $50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250$250
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner $1000$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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrests, second row $500$500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power legrests, second row $1000$1000
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,990$27,090$25,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$22,100$20,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20,562-18,806

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,431 lb.5,018 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 M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

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