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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: $55,770

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $49,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,940

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $46,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,550 $39,850
Base Invoice $86,072 $37,340
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 950
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Navigation system   1,950
Cold Weather Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Lighting Package   800
Premium Package   2,450
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
AWD   2,000
Semi-automated parking system   500
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 865
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Navigation system   1,775
Cold Weather Package   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Lighting Package   730
Premium Package   2,230
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
AWD   1,840
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 10,860 14,925
Options (change) 10,101 13,605
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $105,285 $55,770
Total Invoice $98,048 $51,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,290
Model Year20122016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$105,285$55,770
Adjustments for Features-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,185$55,770
Total Invoice$98,048$51,940
Adjustments for Features-3,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,230$51,940

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

Model Year20122016
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 $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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
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
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,740$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8180

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,674 lb.3,695 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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