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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: $54,970

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $43,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,630

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $41,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC335d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,550 $43,900
Base Invoice $86,072 $40,570
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Sport Package   2,150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Premium Package   2,650
Navigation system   2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Sport Package   1,955
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Premium Package   2,410
Navigation system   1,910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,380 11,145
Options (change) 4,074 10,135
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 -900
Total Price $98,805 $54,970
Total Invoice $92,021 $50,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,628
Model Year20122009
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC335d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$98,805$54,970
Adjustments for Features-8,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,470$54,970
Total Invoice$92,021$50,630
Adjustments for Features-7,7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,258$50,630

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

Model Year20122009
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC335d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$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 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,290$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7630

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,674 lb.3,825 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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