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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: $55,845

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $87,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,540

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $80,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Rear Seat Package 2,950          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880     1,200 1,200 1,200
iPod integration 425 425 425      
Heated steering wheel 470   470      
Panoramic sunroof 1,050          
Executive Tier       3,500 3,500 2,500
Premium Tier       3,300 3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier       2,850 2,850  
Luxury Design       350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000 700
Cooled or ventilated front seats       350 350 350
Heated second row seats       350 350 350
Sunshades, second row       250 250 250
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Rear Seat Package 2,744          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678     1,105 1,105 1,105
iPod integration 395 395 395      
Heated steering wheel 437   437      
Panoramic sunroof 976          
Executive Tier       3,220 3,220 2,345
Premium Tier       3,035 3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier       2,620 2,620  
Luxury Design       320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920 920 645
Cooled or ventilated front seats       320 320 320
Heated second row seats       320 320 320
Sunshades, second row       230 230 230
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Options (change) 7,775 425 895 13,850 13,850 9,000
Options (change) 7,230 395 832 12,735 12,735 8,325
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $143,000 $151,750 $203,720 $55,845 $57,845 $64,645
Total Invoice $133,261 $141,399 $189,731 $52,540 $54,400 $60,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,683
Model Year200920092009201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$143,000$151,750$203,720$55,845$57,845$64,645
Adjustments for Features-3,260-5,510-5,5350-1,700-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,740$146,240$198,185$55,845$56,145$62,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$58,445$0$300$7,000
Total Invoice$133,261$141,399$189,731$52,540$54,400$60,825
Adjustments for Features-3,038-5,134-5,1550-1,599-1,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,223$136,265$184,576$52,540$52,801$59,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,042$54,353$0$261$6,591

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

Model Year200920092009201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Night vision $1750$1750   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Gesture control system   $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Chronometer$100$100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75     
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
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$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,765$16,015$16,040$10,505$12,205$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$5,510$5,535$0$1,700$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,038-5,134-5,1550-1,599-1,694

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

Model Year20092019
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.8 in
Length205.0 in185.9 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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