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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: $54,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $48,546 $54,870
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950 2,950
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Parking Assist Package         1,290 1,290
Lighting Package         1,500 1,500
Sport Package         1,490 870
Premium 1 Package         3,270 3,270
Proximity key         650 650
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,744 2,744
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 670 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Parking Assist Package         1,200 1,200
Lighting Package         1,395 1,395
Sport Package         1,386 809
Premium 1 Package         3,041 3,041
Proximity key         605 605
Options (change) 16,575 16,575 13,975 13,975 11,870 11,250
Options (change) 15,105 15,105 12,735 12,735 11,041 10,464
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,800 $56,100 $58,300 $64,800 $64,995 $71,175
Total Invoice $50,525 $51,720 $53,770 $59,750 $60,512 $66,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,359
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,800$56,100$58,300$64,800$64,995$71,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-2,975-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,800$54,650$58,000$63,325$62,020$67,800
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$5,780
Total Invoice$50,525$51,720$53,770$59,750$60,512$66,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-2,770-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,525$50,383$53,493$58,390$57,742$63,117
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$5,375

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,475$5,325$6,500$8,000$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,975$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-2,770-3,142

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in185.0 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Sport 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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