BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 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: $66,995

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,370

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $60,300
Base Invoice $54,390 $56,079
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
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  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Night Package   1,170
Premium 1 Package   3,880
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Night Package   1,088
Premium 1 Package   3,608
Options (change) 12,400 5,770
Options (change) 11,290 5,366
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $73,475 $66,995
Total Invoice $67,855 $62,370

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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: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year20112016
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)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,475$66,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,475$65,685
Total Invoice$67,855$62,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,855$61,150

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

Model Year20112016
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
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
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220

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

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,715 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146557%
Total Not Requested110043%

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