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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $75,945 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $122,355 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $70,515 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $114,175 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $194,000 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $180,420 | $59,100 |
| iPod integration | 425 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 395 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Options (change) | 425 | 11,450 |
| Options (change) | 395 | 10,420 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $198,300 | $75,945 |
| Total Invoice | $184,690 | $70,515 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113,405 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,839 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 604hp V12 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 11/17 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $198,300 | $75,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,950 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $189,350 | $75,945 |
| Total Invoice | $184,690 | $70,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,336 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $176,354 | $70,515 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,315 | $7,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,950 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,336 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,035 lb. | 3,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 35% |
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