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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,910

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $43,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,800

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $41,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelX3S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,400 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $36,250 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Package 2,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Sport Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rear side airbags 385    
HD radio 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated second row seats   620 620
Premium Package 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Sport Package 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Rear side airbags 350    
HD radio 315    
Navigation system 1,640    
Heated second row seats   577 577
Options (change) 10,685 620 620
Options (change) 9,725 577 577
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $50,910 $94,445 $141,045
Total Invoice $46,800 $87,899 $131,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,641
Model Year200920142014
ModelX3S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$50,910$94,445$141,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,790-9,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,910$89,655$131,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$46,800$87,899$131,237
Adjustments for Features0-4,458-8,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,800$83,441$122,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,850

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year200920142014
ModelX3S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats $75$75
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$10,780$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,458-8,946

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20092014
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.1 in124.6 in
Length179.7 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height66.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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