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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: $88,945 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $150,680 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $83,235 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $139,829 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $226,900 | $64,000 |
| Base Invoice | $211,017 | $60,200 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 750 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,150 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Executive Package | 3,900 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 698 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 7,500 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,565 | |
| Executive Package | 3,590 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,670 | |
| LED headlights | 1,750 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 460 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,105 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 9,700 | 23,950 |
| Options (change) | 9,022 | 22,040 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $239,625 | $88,945 |
| Total Invoice | $223,064 | $83,235 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $133,055 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,422 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 621hp V12 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/22 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 1940, 24 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $239,625 | $88,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -17,625 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $222,000 | $88,945 |
| Total Invoice | $223,064 | $83,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | -16,407 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $206,657 | $83,235 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $24,315 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $17,625 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -16,407 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,969 lb. | 3,630 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 12% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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