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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: $79,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $81,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM3S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,900 $158,050 $209,000
Executive Package 4,100    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Heated steering wheel     0
Executive Package 3,770    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 8,650 0 0
Options (change) 7,950 0 0
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $79,545 $161,525 $211,975

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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: $71,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,480
Model Year202120112011
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM3S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine473hp I6510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$79,545$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-10,775-10,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,545$150,750$201,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,350

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

Model Year202120112011
Model3-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM3S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50  
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $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 with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,240$19,015$19,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,775$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,037-10,124

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

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length185.7 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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