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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: $58,295

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $44,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,830

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $40,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelX3S-Class
TrimxDrive28dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,750 $92,550
Base Invoice $40,440 $86,072
M Sport Package 2,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Premium Package 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Sunshades, second row, power   750
M Sport Package 2,210  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Driver Assistance Package 875 2,744
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195  
Steering-linked headlights 830  
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Premium Package 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 460  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 14,550 8,420
Options (change) 13,395 7,832
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $58,295 $102,845
Total Invoice $54,830 $95,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,495
Model Year20172012
ModelX3S-Class
TrimxDrive28dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$58,295$102,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,295$100,210
Total Invoice$54,830$95,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,830$93,325

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

Model Year20172012
ModelX3S-Class
TrimxDrive28dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,580$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,454

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

Model Year20172012
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.8 in206.5 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,674 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 Legroom36.5 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 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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