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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: $73,725

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $165,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,085

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $154,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimAMG S65M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $236,250 $58,900
Base Invoice $219,713 $54,390
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 12,650
Options (change) 0 11,520
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $238,875 $73,725
Total Invoice $222,338 $68,085

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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: $148,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,374
Model Year20172011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimAMG S65M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine621hp V12414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$238,875$73,725
Adjustments for Features-17,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$221,815$73,725
Total Invoice$222,338$68,085
Adjustments for Features-15,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$206,459$68,085

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-Class3-Series
TrimAMG S65M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
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
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$23,790$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,8790

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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 Year20172011
ModelS-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length197.9 in181.1 in
Width74.7 in70.2 in
Height55.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.1 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 M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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