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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: $55,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $42,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,835

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $40,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010201020102010
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450          
Heated second row seats 450 450          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 2,100          
M Sport Package 3,000            
Convenience Package 1,300            
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Rearview camera 400 400          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Sport Activity Package   1,750          
Premium 2 Package     4,950 3,570      
Rear Seat Package     2,990 2,990 2,990    
Sunshades, second row, power     740 740      
Heated steering wheel     480 480 0   0
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070 1,070    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140          
Heated second row seats 410 410          
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
Driver Assistance Package 910 1,910          
M Sport Package 2,730            
Convenience Package 1,185            
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Rearview camera 365 365          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Sport Activity Package   1,595          
Premium 2 Package     4,604 3,320      
Rear Seat Package     2,781 2,781 2,781    
Sunshades, second row, power     688 688      
Heated steering wheel     446 446 0   0
Panoramic sunroof     995 995 995    
Options (change) 15,400 14,050 10,230 8,850 4,060 0 0
Options (change) 14,020 12,790 9,514 8,230 3,776 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $55,145 $58,895 $97,905 $102,325 $141,485 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $50,835 $54,300 $91,033 $95,293 $131,853 $143,096 $190,945

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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: $40,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,515
Model Year2013201320102010201020102010
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$55,145$58,895$97,905$102,325$141,485$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,810-1,910-5,285-10,285-10,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,145$58,545$96,095$100,415$136,200$143,290$194,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$4,320$40,105$47,195$98,620
Total Invoice$50,835$54,300$91,033$95,293$131,853$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-323-1,683-1,779-4,925-9,583-9,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,835$53,977$89,350$93,514$126,928$133,513$181,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,142$0$4,164$37,578$44,163$91,993

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

Model Year2013201320102010201020102010
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$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$150  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250     
Lane departure warning$200$200   $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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat$40$40     
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $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
CD player$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,780$9,130$10,590$10,690$14,065$19,065$19,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,810$1,910$5,285$10,285$10,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-1,683-1,779-4,925-9,583-9,602

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

Model Year20132010
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.4,456 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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%
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 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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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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