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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: $56,745

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $91,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,370

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $84,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $139,300 $210,900
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $129,549 $196,137
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850      
Executive Tier 3,500 3,500 2,500    
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900 900    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700    
Luxury Design 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 350    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250    
Rear Seat Package       3,040  
Driver Assistance Package       2,950  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090  
Heated steering wheel       0 0
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620      
Executive Tier 3,220 3,220 2,345    
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830 830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645    
Luxury Design 320 320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 320    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230    
Rear Seat Package       2,827  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014  
Heated steering wheel       0 0
Options (change) 14,750 14,750 9,900 7,080 0
Options (change) 13,565 13,565 9,155 6,585 0
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $56,745 $58,745 $65,545 $148,255 $213,875
Total Invoice $53,370 $55,230 $61,655 $138,009 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,883
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$56,745$58,745$65,545$148,255$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,800-4,035-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,745$57,045$63,745$144,220$205,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,000$0$61,570
Total Invoice$53,370$55,230$61,655$138,009$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,598-1,693-3,756-7,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,370$53,632$59,962$134,253$191,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$262$6,592$0$57,332

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

Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$12,180$12,280$14,515$18,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,800$4,035$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,598-1,693-3,756-7,527

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

Model Year20192012
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.8 in124.6 in
Length185.9 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,631 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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