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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,910 BMW X3 xDrive30i | ||||||
| Difference: $44,042 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,800 BMW X3 xDrive30i | ||||||
| Difference: $41,288 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | X3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | xDrive30i | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $39,400 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 |
| Base Invoice | $36,250 | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $158,798 | $211,017 |
| Sport Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,800 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |||||
| HD radio | 350 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||||
| Cargo organizer | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |||||
| HD radio | 315 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | |||||
| Cargo organizer | 326 | 326 | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 465 | 465 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,685 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 970 | 850 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 9,725 | 1,368 | 1,368 | 903 | 791 | 326 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $50,910 | $98,995 | $94,952 | $146,595 | $174,225 | $230,275 |
| Total Invoice | $46,800 | $92,131 | $88,088 | $136,399 | $162,214 | $214,368 |
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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: $37,717 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,420 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | X3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | xDrive30i | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 260hp I6 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $50,910 | $98,995 | $94,952 | $146,595 | $174,225 | $230,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,200 | -6,325 | -11,275 | -23,625 | -23,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,910 | $92,795 | $88,627 | $135,320 | $150,600 | $206,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,168 | $0 | $46,693 | $61,973 | $117,773 |
| Total Invoice | $46,800 | $92,131 | $88,088 | $136,399 | $162,214 | $214,368 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,770 | -5,868 | -10,491 | -21,996 | -22,226 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,800 | $86,361 | $82,220 | $125,908 | $140,218 | $192,142 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,141 | $0 | $43,688 | $57,998 | $109,922 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | X3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | xDrive30i | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,555 | $12,755 | $12,880 | $17,830 | $30,180 | $30,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,200 | $6,325 | $11,275 | $23,625 | $23,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,770 | -5,868 | -10,491 | -21,996 | -22,226 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | X3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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