BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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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: $53,820

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $15,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,675

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328d330i340iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $48,950 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $46,205 $50,732 $56,405
Shadow Sport Design 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600 600    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100 3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300    
M Sport Design     0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700    
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  
Sport Package         870
Shadow Sport Design 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 550    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 670 670
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275    
M Sport Design     0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645    
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  
Sport Package         809
Options (change) 12,575 12,575 10,925 13,945 12,015
Options (change) 11,565 11,565 10,050 12,970 11,175
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $55,320 $53,820 $60,870 $69,420 $73,590
Total Invoice $52,670 $50,675 $57,250 $64,627 $68,505

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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 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,973
Model Year20182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328d330i340iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,320$53,820$60,870$69,420$73,590
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,775-3,200-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,070$53,820$59,095$66,220$70,190
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$5,275$0$3,970
Total Invoice$52,670$50,675$57,250$64,627$68,505
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-1,669-2,979-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,480$50,675$55,581$61,648$65,340
Cost Above Minimum$805$0$4,906$0$3,692

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

Model Year20182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim328d330i340iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$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  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
iPod integration   $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,450$4,200$5,975$7,400$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,775$3,200$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1900-1,669-2,979-3,165

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested95027%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
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 Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
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 Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested95027%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
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 Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
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
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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