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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: $79,625

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $70,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,900 $139,500
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,515
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Heated second row seats   620
Around view cameras   900
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 744
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Heated second row seats   577
Around view cameras   837
Painted brake calipers (optional)   658
Options (change) 8,730 9,935
Options (change) 8,025 9,248
Destination 995 925
Total Price $79,625 $150,360

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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: $63,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,709
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine473hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$79,625$150,360
Adjustments for Features0-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,625$142,645

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

Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesS-Class
TrimM3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,179

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

Model Year20212014
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 Weight3,840 lb.4,806 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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