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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: $56,320

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $45,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,985

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $42,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim328dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,250 $93,000
Base Invoice $38,115 $86,490
Navigation system 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Lighting Package 800  
Premium Package 2,450  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
AWD 2,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Navigation system 1,775  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
Driver Assistance Package 875 2,744
Lighting Package 735  
Premium Package 2,255  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
AWD 1,860  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 15,075 7,230
Options (change) 13,875 6,725
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $56,320 $102,135
Total Invoice $52,985 $95,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,967
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim328dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$56,320$102,135
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,320$97,660
Total Invoice$52,985$95,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,985$90,952

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

Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Trim328dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
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$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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
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
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,365$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,168

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,695 lb.4,674 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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