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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $61,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,775

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,850 $127,000
Base Invoice $50,640 $118,110
Technology Package 3,250  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
iPod integration 400 425
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Technology Package 2,960  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
iPod integration 365 395
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 13,195 425
Options (change) 12,010 395
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $70,170 $131,300
Total Invoice $64,775 $122,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,768
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine414hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,170$131,300
Adjustments for Features0-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,170$123,965
Total Invoice$64,775$122,380
Adjustments for Features0-6,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,775$115,543

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

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,837

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

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length178.2 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87576%
Total Not Requested27524%

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