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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: $66,160

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $96,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS600M340i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $159,500 $54,000
Driving Assistance Package   500
Premium Tier   2,900
Executive Tier   3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated second row seats   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
M Sport Design   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Driving Assistance Package   460
Premium Tier   2,670
Executive Tier   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated second row seats   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
M Sport Design   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 0 11,165
Options (change) 0 10,270
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $162,975 $66,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,042
Model Year20122020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS600M340i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12382hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$162,975$66,160
Adjustments for Features-11,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,700$66,160

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

Model Year20122020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS600M340i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
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 
Tires, run-flat $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,140$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,5030

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,960 lb.3,849 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
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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