BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012

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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: $54,970

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $43,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,630

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $41,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim335dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,900 $92,550
Base Invoice $40,570 $86,072
Sport Package 2,150  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 2,650  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Sport Package 1,955  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 2,410  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 11,145 4,380
Options (change) 10,135 4,074
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -900 1,000
Total Price $54,970 $98,805
Total Invoice $50,630 $92,021

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,628
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim335dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine265hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$54,970$98,805
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,970$90,470
Total Invoice$50,630$92,021
Adjustments for Features0-7,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,630$84,258

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

Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim335dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,955$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,763

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,825 lb.4,674 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 335d

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

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