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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: $69,085

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,315

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,400 $59,400
Base Invoice $53,910 $55,242
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
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,500
Sport Package   870
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Proximity key   650
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) 500 670
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,395
Sport Package   809
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 13,830 8,760
Options (change) 12,590 8,148
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $74,405 $69,085
Total Invoice $68,675 $64,315

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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: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,139
Model Year20102015
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)?, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$74,405$69,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,405$66,100
Total Invoice$68,675$64,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,675$61,536

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

Model Year20102015
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
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$4,790$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,779

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

Model Year20102015
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%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

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