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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: $83,795

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $56,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS63 AMGM Competition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,500 $76,900
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 0 5,900
Options (change) 0 5,430
Destination 925 995
Total Price $140,425 $83,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,607
Model Year20142020
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS63 AMGM Competition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-21
Total Price$140,425$83,795
Adjustments for Features-18,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,480$83,795

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

Model Year20142020
ModelS-ClassX3
TrimS63 AMGM Competition
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$24,570$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,6280

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

Model Year20142020
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.8 in
Length206.5 in185.9 in
Width74.8 in74.4 in
Height58.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M Competition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
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%

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