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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: $53,460

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $49,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $45,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $40,250
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $38,115
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Heated steering wheel 490 490       190
Heated second row seats 620 620 620     350
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Convenience Tier           1,750
Obstacle detection, rear           600
Sunshade, rear, power           575
Executive Tier           3,100
Premium Tier           2,900
Luxury Design           0
Driving Assistance Package           500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200
Blind spot warning system           500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Heated steering wheel 456 456       175
Heated second row seats 577 577 577     320
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Convenience Tier           1,610
Obstacle detection, rear           550
Sunshade, rear, power           530
Executive Tier           2,850
Premium Tier           2,670
Luxury Design           0
Driving Assistance Package           460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105
Blind spot warning system           460
Metallic paint (extra cost)           505
Options (change) 9,750 9,750 4,760 0 0 12,215
Options (change) 9,069 9,069 4,428 0 0 11,235
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $107,275 $103,232 $150,385 $173,375 $229,925 $53,460
Total Invoice $99,832 $95,789 $139,924 $161,423 $214,042 $50,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,810
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12255hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$107,275$103,232$150,385$173,375$229,925$53,460
Adjustments for Features-7,025-7,150-9,625-19,225-19,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,250$96,082$140,760$154,150$210,250$53,460
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,678$58,068$114,168$0
Total Invoice$99,832$95,789$139,924$161,423$214,042$50,345
Adjustments for Features-6,538-6,634-8,955-17,900-18,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,294$89,155$130,969$143,523$195,726$50,345
Cost Above Minimum$4,139$0$41,814$54,368$106,571$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class3-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65330i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,690$12,815$15,290$24,890$25,340$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$7,150$9,625$19,225$19,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,538-6,634-8,955-17,900-18,3160

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

Model Year20172019
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 Weight4,664 lb.3,590 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 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested230094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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