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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: $71,750

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $68,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,255

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $63,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,000 $55,900
Base Invoice $128,340 $51,630
Sunshade, rear, power   575
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshade, rear, power   525
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 13,675
Options (change) 0 12,450
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $139,875 $71,750
Total Invoice $130,215 $66,255

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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: $59,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,038
Model Year20112011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$139,875$71,750
Adjustments for Features-8,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,365$71,750
Total Invoice$130,215$66,255
Adjustments for Features-7,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,293$66,255

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
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
Total Value of Features$12,615$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9220

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length206.5 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,741 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested187588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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