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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: $53,460

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $50,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $46,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $40,250
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $38,115
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040      
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0 190
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750        
Driving Assistance Package           500
Convenience Tier           1,750
Premium Tier           2,900
Luxury Design           0
Executive Tier           3,100
Obstacle detection, rear           600
Sunshade, rear, power           575
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550
Blind spot warning system           500
Heated second row seats           350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827      
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0 175
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698        
Driving Assistance Package           460
Convenience Tier           1,610
Premium Tier           2,670
Luxury Design           0
Executive Tier           2,850
Obstacle detection, rear           550
Sunshade, rear, power           530
Metallic paint (extra cost)           505
Blind spot warning system           460
Heated second row seats           320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105
Options (change) 10,860 10,860 5,990 0 0 12,215
Options (change) 10,101 10,101 5,571 0 0 11,235
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $103,735 $106,385 $145,865 $161,525 $211,975 $53,460
Total Invoice $96,606 $99,071 $135,786 $150,462 $197,345 $50,345

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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: $46,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,629
Model Year201120112011201120112019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12255hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$103,735$106,385$145,865$161,525$211,975$53,460
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,000-7,625-11,200-11,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,835$102,385$138,240$150,325$200,675$53,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,405$50,490$100,840$0
Total Invoice$96,606$99,071$135,786$150,462$197,345$50,345
Adjustments for Features-3,632-3,725-7,098-10,433-10,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,974$95,346$128,688$140,029$186,825$50,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$35,714$47,055$93,851$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app     $25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $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$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition     $200
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive     $15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights     $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,290$12,390$16,015$19,590$19,690$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,000$7,625$11,200$11,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,632-3,725-7,098-10,433-10,5200

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

Model Year20112019
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in185.7 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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