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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: $55,545

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $44,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,745

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $41,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $42,450
Base Invoice $86,490 $39,735
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   3,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Semi-automated parking system   500
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 865
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Semi-automated parking system   455
Heated front seats   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,790 12,100
Options (change) 4,456 11,015
Destination 905 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $99,695 $55,545
Total Invoice $92,851 $51,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,977
Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$99,695$55,545
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,335$55,545
Total Invoice$92,851$51,745
Adjustments for Features-3,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,722$51,745

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

Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,715$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1290

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.4,230 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.463.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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