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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: $52,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $49,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,815

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $46,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400            
Navigation system 2,150 2,150            
Premium Package 3,450 3,450            
M Sport Package 3,000              
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150            
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150            
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550            
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250            
Rearview camera 400 400            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350            
Sport Activity Package   1,250            
Rear Seat Package     3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel     490 490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     750 750 750      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275            
Navigation system 1,955 1,955            
Premium Package 3,140 3,140            
M Sport Package 2,730              
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045            
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045            
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500            
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230            
Rearview camera 365 365            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320            
Sport Activity Package   1,140            
Rear Seat Package     2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel     456 456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     698 698 698      
Options (change) 15,300 12,850 9,000 9,000 9,000 4,130 0 0
Options (change) 13,930 11,700 8,371 8,371 8,371 3,841 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $52,925 $54,775 $102,725 $103,425 $105,375 $145,305 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $48,815 $50,540 $95,667 $96,318 $98,131 $135,265 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,665
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$52,925$54,775$102,725$103,425$105,375$145,305$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,520-4,220-2,470-6,095-11,845-11,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,825$54,775$100,205$99,205$102,905$139,210$151,130$201,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$1,000$0$3,700$40,005$51,925$102,725
Total Invoice$48,815$50,540$95,667$96,318$98,131$135,265$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features-920-2,347-3,930-2,300-5,674-11,034-11,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,723$50,540$93,320$92,388$95,831$129,591$140,776$187,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,817$932$0$3,443$37,203$48,388$95,604

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

Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150$150
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250      
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
Lane departure warning      $200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50      
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo mat$40$40      
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175      
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350       
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100  
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$8,295$8,195$10,715$12,415$10,665$14,290$20,040$20,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,520$4,220$2,470$6,095$11,845$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,347-3,930-2,300-5,674-11,034-11,120

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.0 in206.5 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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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