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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: $53,460

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $51,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $47,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim330iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,250 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $38,115 $86,397 $129,735
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Executive Tier 3,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 600    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated second row seats 350 620 620
Heated steering wheel 190 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Power rear seats   1,515 1,515
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Around view cameras   900 900
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Executive Tier 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 550    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Sunshade, rear, power 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Heated second row seats 320 577 577
Heated steering wheel 175 456  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Power rear seats   1,409 1,409
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Around view cameras   837 837
Options (change) 12,215 10,825 5,835
Options (change) 11,235 10,068 5,427
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $53,460 $104,650 $146,260
Total Invoice $50,345 $97,390 $136,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,005
Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim330iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine255hp I4449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$53,460$104,650$146,260
Adjustments for Features0-6,490-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,460$98,160$137,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,460
Total Invoice$50,345$97,390$136,087
Adjustments for Features0-6,040-8,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,345$91,350$128,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,698

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

Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim330iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,500$11,990$14,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,490$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,040-8,039

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

Model Year20192014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length185.7 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in74.8 in
Height56.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested230094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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