BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,470

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,805

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $60,300
Base Invoice $44,680 $56,079
Premium Package 2,700  
Adjustable seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Night Package   1,170
Premium Package 2,455  
Adjustable seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Night Package   1,088
Options (change) 4,875 1,890
Options (change) 4,430 1,758
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $55,470 $63,115
Total Invoice $50,805 $58,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,289
Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,470$63,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,470$59,175
Total Invoice$50,805$58,762
Adjustments for Features0-3,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,805$55,094

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,135$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,668

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in108.7 in
Length176.7 in185.0 in
Width69.2 in70.3 in
Height53.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,415 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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