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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: $45,755

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $49,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,885

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $46,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $36,800
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $33,670
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Sport Package             1,800
Premium Package             1,800
Xenon HID headlights             800
Obstacle detection, rear             700
Metallic paint (extra cost)             475
Rear side airbags             385
Heated front seats             500
Navigation system             1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Sport Package             1,640
Premium Package             1,640
Xenon HID headlights             730
Obstacle detection, rear             635
Metallic paint (extra cost)             430
Rear side airbags             350
Heated front seats             455
Navigation system             1,640
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0 8,260
Options (change) 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0 7,520
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 695
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $95,345 $95,995 $97,995 $142,995 $163,805 $215,005 $45,755
Total Invoice $88,805 $89,409 $91,269 $133,119 $152,584 $200,165 $41,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,585
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$95,345$95,995$97,995$142,995$163,805$215,005$45,755
Adjustments for Features-5,750-7,450-5,700-8,825-16,250-16,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,595$88,545$92,295$134,170$147,555$198,755$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$45,625$59,010$110,210$0
Total Invoice$88,805$89,409$91,269$133,119$152,584$200,165$41,885
Adjustments for Features-5,356-6,939-5,309-8,215-15,137-15,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,449$82,470$85,960$124,904$137,447$185,037$41,885
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$42,434$54,977$102,567$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $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$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$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 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$40 
Cargo organizer      $100
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler      $200
Skid plate (one)      $50
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
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$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,090$11,790$10,040$13,165$20,590$20,590$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$7,450$5,700$8,825$16,250$16,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,356-6,939-5,309-8,215-15,137-15,1280

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

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,631 lb.4,024 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 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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