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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: $71,870 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $167,005 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,335 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $156,003 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $236,250 | $56,500 |
| Base Invoice | $219,713 | $52,160 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,090 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 13,245 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,050 |
| Destination | 925 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $238,875 | $71,870 |
| Total Invoice | $222,338 | $66,335 |
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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: $149,680 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,877 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 621hp V12 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/22 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 1940, 24 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-20 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $238,875 | $71,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -17,325 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $221,550 | $71,870 |
| Total Invoice | $222,338 | $66,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -16,126 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $206,212 | $66,335 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG S65 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $23,830 | $6,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $17,325 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -16,126 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 197.9 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,870 lb. | 3,704 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.6 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 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% |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
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