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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: $70,520

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $66,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,090

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $62,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,850 $133,550
Base Invoice $50,640 $124,202
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunroof 1,050  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunroof 955  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 13,545 0
Options (change) 12,325 0
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $70,520 $137,425
Total Invoice $65,090 $128,077

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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: $58,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,056
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine414hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,520$137,425
Adjustments for Features0-8,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,520$128,915
Total Invoice$65,090$128,077
Adjustments for Features0-7,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,090$120,146

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

Model Year20092010
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 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $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 
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 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,931

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

Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length178.2 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.4 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
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested21513%

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