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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: $50,035

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $43,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,990

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $41,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $35,510
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
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
HD radio           350
Rear side airbags           385
Navigation system           1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
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
HD radio           315
Rear side airbags           350
Navigation system           1,640
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0 10,610
Options (change) 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0 9,655
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $93,965 $96,615 $140,965 $161,525 $211,975 $50,035
Total Invoice $87,519 $89,984 $131,229 $150,462 $197,345 $45,990

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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: $40,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,758
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$93,965$96,615$140,965$161,525$211,975$50,035
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,075-8,925-15,300-15,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,990$93,540$132,040$146,225$196,675$50,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,050$55,235$105,685$0
Total Invoice$87,519$89,984$131,229$150,462$197,345$45,990
Adjustments for Features-2,771-2,864-8,309-14,252-14,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,748$87,120$122,920$136,210$183,101$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,172$51,462$98,353$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$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 collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Lane departure prevention   $150$150 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer     $100
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one)     $50
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$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$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$8,690$14,540$20,915$20,915$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,075$8,925$15,300$15,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,771-2,864-8,309-14,252-14,2440

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

Model Year20112008
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.1 in
Length206.5 in179.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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