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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,290 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| Difference: $48,665 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,455 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| Difference: $46,054 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,200 | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,820 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 710 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,090 | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,693 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 660 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,695 | 11,895 | 5,380 | 2,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,460 | 10,820 | 5,003 | 2,650 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $45,290 | $49,190 | $93,955 | $133,725 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Total Invoice | $41,455 | $45,000 | $87,509 | $124,635 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,540 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,349 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $45,290 | $49,190 | $93,955 | $133,725 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -6,125 | -9,975 | -14,100 | -14,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,290 | $48,940 | $87,830 | $123,750 | $133,975 | $183,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,650 | $0 | $35,920 | $46,145 | $96,020 |
| Total Invoice | $41,455 | $45,000 | $87,509 | $124,635 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -229 | -5,705 | -9,297 | -13,139 | -13,062 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,455 | $44,771 | $81,804 | $115,338 | $124,842 | $171,233 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,316 | $0 | $33,534 | $43,038 | $89,429 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,790 | $4,040 | $9,915 | $13,765 | $17,890 | $17,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $6,125 | $9,975 | $14,100 | $14,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -229 | -5,705 | -9,297 | -13,139 | -13,062 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,286 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 9% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Drive Dynamic Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 100% |
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