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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: $49,685 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $42,590 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,675 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $40,272 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $89,350 | $131,350 | $147,450 | $198,950 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $83,096 | $122,156 | $137,129 | $185,024 | $35,510 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,800 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 976 | 976 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | 0 | 10,260 |
| Options (change) | 976 | 976 | 0 | 0 | 9,340 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $92,275 | $136,275 | $151,325 | $202,825 | $49,685 |
| Total Invoice | $85,947 | $127,007 | $141,004 | $188,899 | $45,675 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,890 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,689 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 260hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $92,275 | $136,275 | $151,325 | $202,825 | $49,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,700 | -7,600 | -12,700 | -12,625 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $90,575 | $128,675 | $138,625 | $190,200 | $49,685 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,100 | $48,050 | $99,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $85,947 | $127,007 | $141,004 | $188,899 | $45,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,583 | -7,083 | -11,834 | -11,758 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $84,364 | $119,924 | $129,170 | $177,141 | $45,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,560 | $44,806 | $92,777 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | X3 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $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 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $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 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,315 | $13,215 | $18,315 | $18,240 | $5,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,700 | $7,600 | $12,700 | $12,625 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,583 | -7,083 | -11,834 | -11,758 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | X3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.1 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 179.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 66.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 4,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
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