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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: $69,400

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,608

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $8,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $59,000
Base Invoice $57,720 $54,870
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Executive Package 4,300  
LED headlights 1,900  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Lighting Package   1,500
Lane departure warning   875
Sport Package   870
Premium 1 Package   3,270
Rear spoiler   300
Proximity key   650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Executive Package 3,915  
LED headlights 1,730  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Lighting Package   1,395
Lane departure warning   814
Sport Package   809
Premium 1 Package   3,041
Rear spoiler   279
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 16,050 9,475
Options (change) 14,610 8,813
Destination 995 925
Total Price $79,045 $69,400
Total Invoice $73,325 $64,608

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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: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year20152014
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$79,045$69,400
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,370$69,400
Total Invoice$73,325$64,608
Adjustments for Features-1,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,771$64,608

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

Model Year20152014
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$7,075$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5540

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

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,595 lb.3,773 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 M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-50100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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