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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: $58,745

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $44,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,210

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $41,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515        
Premium 1 Package 4,500          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 950 950 950 950
Around view cameras 900 900 750 750 750 750
M Sport Package     2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Premium Package     2,050 2,050 1,750  
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Sunshades, second row     250 250 250 250
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409        
Premium 1 Package 4,185          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 875 875 875 875
Around view cameras 837 837 690 690 690 690
M Sport Package     2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Premium Package     1,885 1,885 1,610  
LED headlights     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645
Sunshades, second row     230 230 230 230
Semi-automated parking system     460 460 460 460
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Options (change) 9,715 5,215 17,700 17,800 17,200 14,850
Options (change) 9,035 4,850 16,290 16,385 15,835 13,670
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $103,540 $145,640 $58,745 $60,845 $60,945 $64,795
Total Invoice $96,357 $135,510 $55,210 $57,165 $57,270 $60,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,517
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$103,540$145,640$58,745$60,845$60,945$64,795
Adjustments for Features-4,975-7,2250-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,565$138,415$58,745$58,795$58,895$62,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$0$50$150$3,750
Total Invoice$96,357$135,510$55,210$57,165$57,270$60,870
Adjustments for Features-4,630-6,7220-1,926-1,926-2,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,727$128,788$55,210$55,239$55,344$58,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,061$0$29$134$3,499

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

Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power door closers$300$300    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Memory system, second row seats$150$150    
Metal pedals $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$11,065$13,315$6,090$8,140$8,140$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,975$7,225$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,630-6,7220-1,926-1,926-2,161

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

Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in183.8 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in
Height58.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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