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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: $56,595

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $47,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,230

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $42,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $141,450 $222,000 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $87,792 $131,549 $206,460 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Power rear seats 1,515          
Heated steering wheel 490          
Premium Package 4,500          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800        
Rear spoiler 500          
Heated second row seats 620     350 350 350
Around view cameras 900 900        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990        
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600        
Convenience Tier       2,850 2,850  
Executive Tier       3,500 3,500 2,500
Premium Tier       3,300 3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000 700
Luxury Design       350 350  
Driving Assistance Package       900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats       350 350 350
Sunshades, second row       250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Power rear seats 1,409          
Heated steering wheel 456          
Premium Package 4,185          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604        
Rear spoiler 465          
Heated second row seats 577     320 320 320
Around view cameras 837 837        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921        
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418        
Convenience Tier       2,620 2,620  
Executive Tier       3,220 3,220 2,345
Premium Tier       3,035 3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920 920 645
Luxury Design       320 320  
Driving Assistance Package       830 830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats       320 320 320
Sunshades, second row       230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Options (change) 12,315 7,290 0 14,600 14,600 9,750
Options (change) 11,454 6,780 0 13,425 13,425 9,015
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,043 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $103,597 $149,665 $225,025 $56,595 $58,595 $65,395
Total Invoice $96,128 $139,254 $209,485 $53,230 $55,090 $61,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,233
Model Year201520152015201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$103,597$149,665$225,025$56,595$58,595$65,395
Adjustments for Features-3,950-6,725-16,0250-1,700-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,647$142,940$209,000$56,595$56,895$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,293$109,353$0$300$7,000
Total Invoice$96,128$139,254$209,485$53,230$55,090$61,515
Adjustments for Features-3,665-6,257-14,9180-1,598-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,463$132,997$194,567$53,230$53,492$59,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,534$102,104$0$262$6,592

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

Model Year201520152015201920192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3X3
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Eco accelerator$100     
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Night vision  $1750   
Pedestrian detection, night  $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack$0     
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250   
Radar-based brake regeneration$200     
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit $0$0   
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200$200   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100   
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200   
Gesture control system   $100$100$100
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100$100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100   
Heated second row armrests $100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather headliner  $1000   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats  $150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150   
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225   
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500   
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150   
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,815$14,590$23,890$7,865$9,565$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$6,725$16,025$0$1,700$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,665-6,257-14,9180-1,598-1,693

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

Model Year20152019
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 Weight4,774 lb.4,151 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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