BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011

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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: $65,725

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $9,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $55,450
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Rear spoiler   300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Rear spoiler   279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 4,500 9,400
Options (change) 4,135 8,742
Destination 995 875
Total Price $75,395 $65,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,707
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine473hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$75,395$65,725
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,395$65,350

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

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Model Year20212011
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 Weight3,840 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 M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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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