BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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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: $67,565

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,901

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $60,650
Base Invoice $53,400 $56,405
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Night Package   1,170
Premium 1 Package   4,100
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Night Package   1,088
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Options (change) 11,920 5,990
Options (change) 10,845 5,571
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,895 $67,565
Total Invoice $66,370 $62,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,177
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,895$67,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,895$65,730
Total Invoice$66,370$62,901
Adjustments for Features0-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,370$61,193

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,708

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length181.1 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height54.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested149088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146555%
Total Not Requested120045%

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