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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,770

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,940

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,850 $52,650
Base Invoice $37,340 $48,965
Premium Package 2,450  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,800
Cold Weather Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,620
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Lighting Package 800 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
AWD 2,000 2,500
Parktronic Package   970
Premium 1 Package   4,180
KEYLESS-GO Package   900
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Premium Package 2,230  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Navigation system 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,604
Cold Weather Package 730  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,507
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Lighting Package 730 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
AWD 1,840 2,325
Parktronic Package   902
Premium 1 Package   3,887
KEYLESS-GO Package   837
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Heated steering wheel   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 14,925 17,355
Options (change) 13,605 16,141
Destination 995 925
Total Price $55,770 $70,930
Total Invoice $51,940 $66,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,858
Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D195hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-17
Total Price$55,770$70,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,770$69,605
Total Invoice$51,940$66,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,940$64,798

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in192.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested255091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206571%
Total Not Requested85029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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