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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,600

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $44,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120            
Rear Seat Package 2,900            
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,800            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
iPod integration 425 425 425        
Rearview camera 750            
Heated steering wheel 450   450        
Proximity key 1,100            
Satellite radio 510            
Sunshades, second row, power 700            
Heated second row seats     520        
Sport Line       2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package       950 950 950 950
Premium Package       3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900    
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042            
Rear Seat Package 2,697            
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,674            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
iPod integration 395 395 395        
Rearview camera 698            
Heated steering wheel 419   419        
Proximity key 1,023            
Satellite radio 474            
Sunshades, second row, power 651            
Heated second row seats     484        
Sport Line       2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package       865 865 865 865
Premium Package       2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820    
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910 910 910
Options (change) 12,605 425 4,245 14,375 14,375 11,775 11,775
Options (change) 11,724 395 3,949 13,100 13,100 10,730 10,730
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $100,130 $144,100 $189,120 $52,600 $53,900 $56,100 $62,600
Total Invoice $93,247 $134,277 $176,119 $48,520 $49,715 $51,765 $57,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,352
Model Year2007200720072014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T5T5M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$100,130$144,100$189,120$52,600$53,900$56,100$62,600
Adjustments for Features-4,850-10,925-10,2000-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,280$133,175$178,920$52,600$52,450$55,800$61,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,895$83,640$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$93,247$134,277$176,119$48,520$49,715$51,765$57,745
Adjustments for Features-4,517-10,180-9,4990-1,337-277-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,730$124,097$166,620$48,520$48,378$51,488$56,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,367$77,890$142$0$3,110$8,006

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007200720072014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50      
Power trunk closer $350$350    
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Night vision $1750$1750    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200     
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Digital instruments$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
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    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Massage, second row seats $150     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Memory system, second row seats$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225     
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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000      
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,590$15,665$14,940$4,740$6,190$5,040$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$10,925$10,200$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,517-10,180-9,4990-1,337-277-1,361

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072014
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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 Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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