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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: $57,995

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $44,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $94,250 $104,450 $151,600 $235,600
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 4,500 4,500    
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750        
Text dictation 0 0 0 0        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500        
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750 900 900 900  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Rear spoiler         500 500    
Head-up display (HUD)         990 990 990  
Black exterior trim (optional)             750 750
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 4,185 4,185    
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505        
Text dictation 0 0 0 0        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455        
Around view cameras 685 685 685 685 837 837 837  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500        
Rear spoiler         465 465    
Head-up display (HUD)         921 921 921  
Black exterior trim (optional)             698 698
Options (change) 18,050 18,150 17,850 16,250 6,890 6,890 2,640 750
Options (change) 16,435 16,525 16,255 14,795 6,408 6,408 2,456 698
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $57,995 $60,095 $61,295 $64,045 $102,135 $112,335 $155,235 $239,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,629
Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$57,995$60,095$61,295$64,045$102,135$112,335$155,235$239,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-3,385-3,585-6,060-18,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,995$58,045$59,245$61,745$98,750$108,750$149,175$221,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,750$0$10,000$50,425$122,685

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

Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
RWD$0   $0$0 $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   $850
Cruise control    $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power door closers    $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0    
Animal detection, night       $50
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row       $50
Blind spot collision prevention       $150
Blind spot warning system       $200
Collision preparation system, rear       $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system       $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts       $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   $200
Lane keeping assist       $400
Night vision       $1750
Pedestrian detection       $50
Pedestrian detection, night       $50
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40    
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150    
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents    $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration     $200  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Body kit      $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Front splitter spoiler      $200$200
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       $1200
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass    $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row       $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats       $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated front row armrests       $100
Heated second row armrests       $100
Heated second row seats       $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats       $150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats       $150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats       $225
Power footrest, right rear seat       $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats       $75
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
Power legrest, right second row seat       $500
Power recliner, second row seats       $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats       $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats       $150
Rapid-heating front seats    $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension       $500
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$10,305$10,305$10,555$11,640$11,840$14,315$26,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$3,385$3,585$6,060$18,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-1,906-2,138-245-236-135-285

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

Model Year20162020
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.8 in206.5 in
Width74.1 in74.8 in
Height66.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,732 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
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 xDrive28d

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
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 S450

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 system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

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 system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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