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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: $53,815

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $42,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,700

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $39,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS350 BlueTEC335d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,000 $44,150
Base Invoice $86,490 $40,820
Heated steering wheel 490 190
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package   1,800
Heated steering wheel 456 175
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Convenience Package   1,640
Options (change) 1,240 8,790
Options (change) 1,154 8,005
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $96,145 $53,815
Total Invoice $89,549 $49,700

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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: $33,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,783
Model Year20132011
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, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$96,145$53,815
Adjustments for Features-8,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,485$53,815
Total Invoice$89,549$49,700
Adjustments for Features-8,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,483$49,700

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

Model Year20132011
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 
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 
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
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
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 
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 
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
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,340$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0660

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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 Year20132011
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
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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