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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $75,945 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $66,970 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $70,515 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $62,527 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | M3 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $63,500 | $138,000 |
| Base Invoice | $59,100 | $128,340 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,040 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,827 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 11,450 | 3,040 |
| Options (change) | 10,420 | 2,827 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $75,945 | $142,915 |
| Total Invoice | $70,515 | $133,042 |
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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: $60,770 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,755 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | M3 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 425hp I6 | 536hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 15/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $75,945 | $142,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,945 | $136,715 |
| Total Invoice | $70,515 | $133,042 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,772 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $70,515 | $127,270 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | M3 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,965 | $13,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,772 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,595 lb. | 4,741 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 74% |
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