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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: $56,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $45,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $42,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017201720172017
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Premium Package 3,200 2,200 4,500 4,500      
M Sport Package 3,000 3,000          
Cold Weather Package 950 950          
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Technology Package 3,150 3,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300          
Sunshades, second row 250 250          
Around view cameras 350 350 900 900 900    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Heated steering wheel     490 490      
Rear spoiler     500 500   500  
Heated second row seats     620 620 620    
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990    
Premium Package 2,910 2,000 4,185 4,185      
M Sport Package 2,730 2,730          
Cold Weather Package 865 865          
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Technology Package 2,865 2,865          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185          
Sunshades, second row 230 230          
Around view cameras 320 320 837 837 837    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Heated steering wheel     456 456      
Rear spoiler     465 465   465  
Heated second row seats     577 577 577    
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921    
Options (change) 15,550 13,650 8,000 8,000 2,510 500 0
Options (change) 14,155 12,425 7,441 7,441 2,335 465 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $56,275 $59,475 $105,525 $101,482 $148,135 $173,875 $229,925
Total Invoice $51,875 $54,840 $98,204 $94,161 $137,831 $161,888 $214,042

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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: $40,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,380
Model Year2014201420172017201720172017
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$56,275$59,475$105,525$101,482$148,135$173,875$229,925
Adjustments for Features00-4,085-4,210-6,485-18,185-18,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,275$59,475$101,440$97,272$141,650$155,690$211,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$4,168$0$44,378$58,418$114,218
Total Invoice$51,875$54,840$98,204$94,161$137,831$161,888$214,042
Adjustments for Features00-3,802-3,906-6,034-16,931-17,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,875$54,840$94,402$90,255$131,797$144,957$196,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,965$4,147$0$41,542$54,702$106,625

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

Model Year2014201420172017201720172017
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
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     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$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$150  
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
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     
Animal detection, night     $50$50
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
Hill descent control$250$250     
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200$200
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150 
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 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175$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   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200   
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
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 $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$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 $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
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 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 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$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$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,730$9,730$13,815$13,940$16,215$27,915$28,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,085$4,210$6,485$18,185$18,435
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,802-3,906-6,034-16,931-17,162

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

Model Year20142017
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.0 in206.5 in
Width74.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.1 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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested75060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

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