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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: $69,420

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,627

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $6,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,500 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $59,100 $50,732 $56,405
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700    
Executive Package 3,500    
LED headlights 1,900    
Sunroof 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Wood trim 0    
Semi-automated parking system 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Premium 3 Package   3,500 3,500
Premium 2 Package   2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100 4,100
Night Package   2,800 1,170
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545    
Executive Package 3,185    
LED headlights 1,730    
Sunroof 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
Wood trim 0    
Semi-automated parking system 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Premium 3 Package   3,255 3,255
Premium 2 Package   2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813 3,813
Night Package   2,604 1,088
Options (change) 12,150 13,945 12,315
Options (change) 11,055 12,970 11,454
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $76,645 $69,420 $73,890
Total Invoice $71,150 $64,627 $68,784

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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) E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,687
Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,645$69,420$73,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,645$68,170$72,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,070
Total Invoice$71,150$64,627$68,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,150$63,463$67,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,785

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

Model Year201620172017
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,025$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,536

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,936 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-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206577%
Total Not Requested60023%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206577%
Total Not Requested60023%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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