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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: $51,370 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $87,700 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,385 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $82,222 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $131,350 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $122,156 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,950 | ||
| iPod integration | 425 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 470 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,744 | ||
| iPod integration | 395 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 437 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 3,845 | 15,575 | 12,175 |
| Options (change) | 3,576 | 14,200 | 11,105 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $139,070 | $51,370 | $55,470 |
| Total Invoice | $129,607 | $47,385 | $51,190 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,625 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,765 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 11/17 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $139,070 | $51,370 | $55,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,075 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $129,995 | $51,370 | $55,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $129,607 | $47,385 | $51,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,457 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $121,150 | $47,385 | $51,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $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 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $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 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,890 | $3,815 | $3,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,075 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,457 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4,663 lb. | 3,759 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
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 328i
| 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% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 5% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 11% |
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