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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 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 X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,395 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $46,385 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,330 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $43,661 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $85,750 | $139,900 | $181,500 | $38,850 | $43,950 |
| Base Invoice | $79,748 | $130,107 | $168,795 | $35,920 | $40,615 |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,120 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,800 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 500 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Rearview camera | 750 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 450 | 450 | |||
| Satellite radio | 510 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 700 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 520 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,150 | 1,750 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,697 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,042 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Drive Dynamic Seats | 1,674 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 465 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | ||
| Rearview camera | 698 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,023 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 419 | 419 | |||
| Satellite radio | 474 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 651 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 484 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 635 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,045 | 1,595 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,255 | 425 | 2,395 | 12,650 | 11,950 |
| Options (change) | 10,468 | 395 | 2,228 | 11,515 | 10,880 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $98,780 | $144,100 | $187,270 | $52,395 | $56,795 |
| Total Invoice | $91,991 | $134,277 | $174,398 | $48,330 | $52,390 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,500 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,837 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 245/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $98,780 | $144,100 | $187,270 | $52,395 | $56,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -885 | -7,460 | -5,935 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,895 | $136,640 | $181,335 | $52,395 | $56,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,745 | $83,440 | $0 | $4,300 |
| Total Invoice | $91,991 | $134,277 | $174,398 | $48,330 | $52,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -824 | -6,951 | -5,527 | 0 | -92 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,167 | $127,326 | $168,871 | $48,330 | $52,298 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,159 | $77,704 | $0 | $3,968 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,065 | $15,640 | $14,115 | $8,180 | $8,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $885 | $7,460 | $5,935 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -824 | -6,951 | -5,527 | 0 | -92 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | X3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 4,113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 74% |
| Drive Dynamic Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 80% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 6% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 11% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 245/45WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 11% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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