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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: $57,295

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $80,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,890

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $74,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Convenience Tier 2,850        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 2,850    
Luxury Design 350        
Executive Tier 3,500 2,500      
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Heated second row seats 350 350      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350      
Sunshades, second row 250 250      
Rear Seat Package     2,920    
iPod integration     425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof     1,010    
Convenience Tier 2,620        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 2,650    
Luxury Design 320        
Executive Tier 3,220 2,345      
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645      
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Heated second row seats 320 320      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320      
Sunshades, second row 230 230      
Rear Seat Package     2,716    
iPod integration     395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof     939    
Options (change) 13,850 9,000 7,205 425 425
Options (change) 12,735 8,325 6,700 395 395
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $57,295 $64,295 $138,080 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $53,890 $60,500 $128,685 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,621
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4355hp I6518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$57,295$64,295$138,080$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,260-3,810-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$64,195$136,820$144,690$194,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0$7,870$57,745
Total Invoice$53,890$60,500$128,685$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,174-3,550-3,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,890$60,406$127,511$134,826$181,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,516$0$7,315$53,700

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelX3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
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
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,305$12,405$13,565$16,115$16,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,260$3,810$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,174-3,550-3,479

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

Model Year20182008
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.8 in124.6 in
Length185.9 in205.0 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in42.3 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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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