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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: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $70,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,325

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $65,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $62,000 $139,500
Base Invoice $57,720 $129,735
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Executive Package 4,300  
LED headlights 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650 4,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,515
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Heated second row seats   620
Around view cameras   900
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Executive Package 3,915  
LED headlights 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410 4,139
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,409
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Heated second row seats   577
Around view cameras   837
Painted brake calipers (optional)   658
Options (change) 16,050 9,135
Options (change) 14,610 8,504
Destination 995 925
Total Price $79,045 $149,560
Total Invoice $73,325 $139,164

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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: $64,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,428
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine425hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$79,045$149,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,045$143,745
Total Invoice$73,325$139,164
Adjustments for Features0-5,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,325$133,753

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

Model Year20152014
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 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,411

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

Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length182.5 in206.5 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested9501900%
Total Not Requested-900-1800%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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