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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: $44,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,990

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $41,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $35,510
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Sport Package     2,300
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
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Cold Weather Package     910
Sport Package     2,095
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) 620 620 10,610
Options (change) 577 577 9,655
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $94,445 $141,045 $50,035
Total Invoice $87,899 $131,237 $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: $39,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,451
Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$94,445$141,045$50,035
Adjustments for Features-4,790-9,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,655$131,430$50,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$87,899$131,237$45,990
Adjustments for Features-4,458-8,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,441$122,291$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,850$0

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

Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0si
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,780$15,605$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$9,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,458-8,9460

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

Model Year20142008
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.1 in
Length206.5 in179.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.371.0 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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
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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