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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,095

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $45,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,770

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $41,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium III Package 4,990              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Sunshades, second row, power 720              
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050            
iPod integration 425 425 425 425        
M Sport Package         2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package         950 950 950 950
Navigation system         1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Premium Package         2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights         900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700 700 700
Sunshades, second row         250 250 250 250
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500 500
Premium III Package 4,641              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Sunshades, second row, power 670              
Panoramic sunroof 976 976            
iPod integration 395 395 395 395        
M Sport Package         2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Driver Assistance Package         875 875 875 875
Navigation system         1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package         1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Premium Package         1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights         830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645 645 645
Sunshades, second row         230 230 230 230
Heated front seats         460 460 460 460
Semi-automated parking system         460 460 460 460
Options (change) 10,065 4,355 425 425 15,050 15,150 14,550 12,200
Options (change) 9,360 4,049 395 395 13,850 13,945 13,395 11,230
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $101,290 $139,580 $151,750 $203,250 $56,095 $58,195 $58,295 $62,145
Total Invoice $94,331 $130,080 $141,399 $189,294 $52,770 $54,725 $54,830 $58,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,339
Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$101,290$139,580$151,750$203,250$56,095$58,195$58,295$62,145
Adjustments for Features-3,460-5,035-8,585-8,5100-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,830$134,545$143,165$194,740$56,095$56,145$56,245$59,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,715$45,335$96,910$0$50$150$3,750
Total Invoice$94,331$130,080$141,399$189,294$52,770$54,725$54,830$58,430
Adjustments for Features-3,222-4,692-7,999-7,9260-1,928-1,928-2,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,109$125,388$133,400$181,368$52,770$52,797$52,902$56,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,279$42,291$90,259$0$27$132$3,497

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100     
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250    
Power door closers$300$300$300$300    
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225    
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200
Night vision$1750 $1750$1750    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40    
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Roof rails    $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100      
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125    
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0 $0    
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0
App support    $0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325    
CD player    $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   $250
Text dictation    $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25       
Chronometer $100$100$100    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50    
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200    
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150    
Metal pedals $75      
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 recliner, second row seats  $150$150    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
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   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000       
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0    
Total Value of Features$10,990$12,565$16,115$16,040$7,530$9,580$9,580$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$5,035$8,585$8,510$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,222-4,692-7,999-7,9260-1,928-1,928-2,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested135032%
Total Not Requested285068%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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