Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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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: $77,645

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $127,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,060

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $118,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS65 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $201,150 $63,500
Base Invoice $187,070 $59,100
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 0 13,150
Options (change) 0 11,965
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $205,025 $77,645
Total Invoice $190,945 $72,060

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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: $117,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,828
Model Year20102016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS65 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12425hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-18
Total Price$205,025$77,645
Adjustments for Features-9,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$195,300$77,645
Total Invoice$190,945$72,060
Adjustments for Features-9,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,888$72,060

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

Model Year20102016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS65 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$17,840$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0570

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

Model Year20102016
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,025 lb.3,595 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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