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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: $60,145

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $42,515

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500 $42,450 $54,300
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Rear spoiler 500 500        
Heated second row seats 620 620     350 350
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600      
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750    
M Sport Design         4,100  
Executive Tier         3,500 2,500
Premium Tier         3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package         900 900
Panoramic sunroof         1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats         350 350
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Rear spoiler 465 465        
Heated second row seats 577 577     320 320
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418      
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698    
M Sport Design         3,770  
Executive Tier         3,220 2,345
Premium Tier         3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920 645
Driving Assistance Package         830 830
Panoramic sunroof         1,105  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats         320 320
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505 505
Options (change) 11,765 11,765 7,490 750 16,700 9,750
Options (change) 10,943 10,943 6,967 698 15,360 9,015
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $102,660 $112,660 $155,985 $233,345 $60,145 $65,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,951
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$102,660$112,660$155,985$233,345$60,145$65,045
Adjustments for Features-2,285-2,485-5,360-14,11000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,375$110,175$150,625$219,235$60,145$65,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$50,250$118,860$0$4,900

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200  
Gesture control system    $100$100
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100  
Heated second row armrests  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$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$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,990$12,190$15,065$23,815$9,705$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$2,485$5,360$14,110$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-263-274-22900

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,732 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 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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 S450

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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