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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,155 BMW 3-Series 325Ci | |||||
| Difference: $78,670 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,610 BMW 3-Series 325Ci | |||||
| Difference: $73,822 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | 325Ci | 330Ci |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $119,900 | $160,900 | $230,900 | $32,300 | $37,600 |
| Base Invoice | $111,507 | $149,637 | $214,737 | $29,575 | $34,395 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,200 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,000 | 600 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 400 | 400 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 2,000 | |||
| Sport Package | 910 | 545 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | 730 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 365 | 365 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,160 | 7,510 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,340 | 6,835 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $120,825 | $161,825 | $233,525 | $42,155 | $45,805 |
| Total Invoice | $112,432 | $150,562 | $217,362 | $38,610 | $41,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,355 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,362 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | 325Ci | 330Ci |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 184hp I6 | 225hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | ?, 10 | ?, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $120,825 | $161,825 | $233,525 | $42,155 | $45,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,315 | -13,990 | -21,640 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $108,510 | $147,835 | $211,885 | $42,155 | $45,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $39,325 | $103,375 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Total Invoice | $112,432 | $150,562 | $217,362 | $38,610 | $41,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,460 | -13,016 | -20,142 | 0 | -137 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $100,972 | $137,546 | $197,220 | $38,610 | $41,788 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,574 | $96,248 | $0 | $3,178 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | 325Ci | 330Ci |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | ||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,655 | $17,330 | $24,980 | $3,340 | $3,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,315 | $13,990 | $21,640 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,460 | -13,016 | -20,142 | 0 | -137 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 107.3 in |
| Length | 197.9 in | 176.7 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 69.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,708 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.7 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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