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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: $62,975

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $33,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,090

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $31,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,650 $87,950
Base Invoice $45,860 $81,794
Sport Line 1,950  
Navigation system 2,150  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 2,200  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Rear Seat Package   2,990
Premium 2 Package   4,950
Heated steering wheel   480
Sunshades, second row, power   740
Sport Line 1,775  
Navigation system 1,955  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 2,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Rearview camera 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Rear Seat Package   2,781
Premium 2 Package   4,604
Heated steering wheel   446
Sunshades, second row, power   688
Options (change) 12,400 9,160
Options (change) 11,305 8,519
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150
Total Price $62,975 $96,835
Total Invoice $58,090 $90,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,345
Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp I6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$62,975$96,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,975$91,885
Total Invoice$58,090$90,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,090$85,435

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

Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,515$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,603

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

Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length182.5 in206.5 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.4,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested120039%
Total Not Requested190061%

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