BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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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: $67,835

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,148

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $56,590
Base Invoice $57,720 $52,629
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,300  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear spoiler   300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Executive Package 3,915  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear spoiler   279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 12,250 10,370
Options (change) 11,150 9,644
Destination 995 875
Total Price $75,245 $67,835
Total Invoice $69,865 $63,148

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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: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,742
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$75,245$67,835
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,195$67,835
Total Invoice$69,865$63,148
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,890$63,148

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

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,300$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9750

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

Model Year20152012
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 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
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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