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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: $52,960 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| Difference: $48,410 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,885 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| Difference: $44,521 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $40,250 |
| Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $38,115 |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,920 | 2,920 | |||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,820 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,850 | 2,850 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium II Package | 2,860 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 750 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 460 | 190 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 710 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 600 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,716 | 2,716 | |||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,693 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,650 | 2,650 | 1,105 | ||
| Premium II Package | 2,660 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 698 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 428 | 175 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 660 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 550 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,795 | 6,195 | 425 | 425 | 11,715 |
| Options (change) | 11,900 | 5,761 | 395 | 395 | 10,775 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $101,370 | $137,070 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $52,960 |
| Total Invoice | $94,406 | $127,746 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $49,885 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,185 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,518 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 255hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $101,370 | $137,070 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $52,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,225 | -6,250 | -9,100 | -9,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $98,145 | $130,820 | $139,400 | $189,275 | $52,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,675 | $41,255 | $91,130 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $94,406 | $127,746 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $49,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,003 | -5,825 | -8,480 | -8,406 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,403 | $121,921 | $129,896 | $176,284 | $49,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $30,518 | $38,493 | $84,881 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $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 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $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 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 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,715 | $14,740 | $17,590 | $17,515 | $8,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,225 | $6,250 | $9,100 | $9,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,003 | -5,825 | -8,480 | -8,406 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 74% |
| Drive Dynamic Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 80% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 57% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 46% |
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