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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: $60,145

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $42,515

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
M Sport Design 4,100          
Executive Tier 3,500 2,500        
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950        
Driving Assistance Package 900 900        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700        
Sunshades, second row 250 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200        
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package     4,500 4,500    
Heated steering wheel     490 490    
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515    
Rear spoiler     500 500    
Around view cameras     900 900 900  
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990  
Warmth and Comfort Package         2,600  
Black exterior trim (optional)         750 750
M Sport Design 3,770          
Executive Tier 3,220 2,345        
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715        
Driving Assistance Package 830 830        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645        
Sunshades, second row 230 230        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105        
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577    
Panoramic sunroof 1,105          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package     4,185 4,185    
Heated steering wheel     456 456    
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409    
Rear spoiler     465 465    
Around view cameras     837 837 837  
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921  
Warmth and Comfort Package         2,418  
Black exterior trim (optional)         698 698
Options (change) 16,700 9,750 11,765 11,765 7,490 750
Options (change) 15,360 9,015 10,943 10,943 6,967 698
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $60,145 $65,045 $102,660 $112,660 $155,985 $233,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,951
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4355hp I6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$60,145$65,045$102,660$112,660$155,985$233,345
Adjustments for Features00-2,285-2,485-5,360-14,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,145$65,045$100,375$110,175$150,625$219,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0$9,800$50,250$118,860

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700 
RWD  $0$0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$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    
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 
Animal detection, night     $50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Night vision     $1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
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
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear wiper$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  
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  $0$0
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Gesture control system$100$100    
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
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    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
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    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
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 second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
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
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
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
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$150$150$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$75$75$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$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$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$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,705$9,705$11,990$12,190$15,065$23,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,285$2,485$5,360$14,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-266-263-274-229

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

Model Year20182018
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.8 in124.6 in
Length185.9 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in74.8 in
Height66.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

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