BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013

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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: $68,425

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $10,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $57,960
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Lane departure warning   850
Appearance Package   870
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear spoiler   300
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Lane departure warning   791
Appearance Package   809
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 8,150 9,560
Options (change) 7,490 8,891
Destination 995 905
Total Price $79,045 $68,425

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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: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,308
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine473hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,045$68,425
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,170$68,425

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

Model Year20212013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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 seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940

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

Model Year20212013
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.3,773 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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested191585%
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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