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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: $67,270

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $78,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $54,000
Power rear seats 1,515  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Heated second row seats 620 350
Around view cameras 900  
Driving Assistance Package   500
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
AWD   2,000
Power rear seats 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Heated second row seats 577 320
Around view cameras 837  
Driving Assistance Package   460
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 5,835 12,275
Options (change) 5,427 11,310
Destination 925 995
Total Price $146,260 $67,270

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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: $72,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,697
Model Year20142020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$146,260$67,270
Adjustments for Features-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,720$67,270

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

Model Year20142020
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimS63 AMGM340i
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 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,740$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0850

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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 Year20142020
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in185.7 in
Width74.8 in71.9 in
Height58.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.9 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 S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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 display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested230094%
Total Not Requested1506%

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