BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013

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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: $67,575

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,908

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,400 $57,960
Base Invoice $53,910 $53,903
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Obstacle detection, rear 380 970
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Appearance Package   870
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Cold Weather Package 685  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Obstacle detection, rear 345 902
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Appearance Package   809
Options (change) 13,830 8,710
Options (change) 12,590 8,100
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $74,405 $67,575
Total Invoice $68,675 $62,908

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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: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,848
Model Year20102013
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$74,405$67,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,405$65,340
Total Invoice$68,675$62,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,675$60,827

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

Model Year20102013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$4,315$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,081

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

Model Year20102013
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 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft315.9 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested129057%
Total Not Requested97543%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

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