BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011

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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: $65,725

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,186

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $55,450
Base Invoice $54,390 $51,569
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 12,650 9,400
Options (change) 11,520 8,742
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $73,725 $65,725
Total Invoice $68,085 $61,186

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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: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year20112011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,725$65,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,725$64,665
Total Invoice$68,085$61,186
Adjustments for Features0-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,085$60,199

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

Model Year20112011
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-987

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,715 lb.3,685 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151565%
Total Not Requested80035%
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 wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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