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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: $63,920

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $4,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM340iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,000 $55,450
Luxury Design 0  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Distronic Plus Package   2,650
Appearance Package   1,270
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Luxury Design 0  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Distronic Plus Package   2,465
Appearance Package   1,181
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 8,925 11,750
Options (change) 8,210 10,928
Destination 995 875
Total Price $63,920 $68,075

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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 M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,196
Model Year20202011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM340iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine382hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$63,920$68,075
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,720$68,075

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

Model Year20202011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM340iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-290

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

Model Year20202011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length185.7 in185.0 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,849 lb.3,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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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