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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: $52,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $46,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $43,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Premium Package 3,200 2,200        
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 950 950        
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Sunshades, second row 250 250        
Wood trim 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Premium II Package     2,030      
Rear Seat Package     2,950 2,950    
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel     470 470   470
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050    
Sunshades, second row, power     720      
Premium Package 2,910 2,000        
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 865 865        
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Sunshades, second row 230 230        
Wood trim 455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Premium II Package     1,888      
Rear Seat Package     2,744 2,744    
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Heated steering wheel     437 437   437
Panoramic sunroof     976 976    
Sunshades, second row, power     670      
Options (change) 11,550 9,150 7,645 4,895 425 895
Options (change) 10,510 8,325 7,110 4,552 395 832
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $52,275 $54,975 $98,870 $140,120 $151,750 $203,720
Total Invoice $48,230 $50,740 $92,081 $130,583 $141,399 $189,731

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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: $45,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,027
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$52,275$54,975$98,870$140,120$151,750$203,720
Adjustments for Features00-885-5,110-8,910-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,275$54,975$97,985$135,010$142,840$194,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$37,025$44,855$96,800
Total Invoice$48,230$50,740$92,081$130,583$141,399$189,731
Adjustments for Features00-824-4,762-8,302-8,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,230$50,740$91,257$125,821$133,097$181,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$34,564$41,840$90,153

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

Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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  
Forward collision warning$200$200  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,605$8,605$9,490$13,715$17,515$17,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$885$5,110$8,910$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-824-4,762-8,302-8,321

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

Model Year20142009
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.0 in205.0 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,466 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 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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 S63 AMG

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%

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