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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,590 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $18,475 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,820 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $17,892 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $48,600 | $56,300 | $85,750 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $45,198 | $52,359 | $79,748 |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,950 | 4,400 | 2,500 | ||
| Rear Seat Package | 430 | 430 | |||
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | 650 | 650 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 669 | 669 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 884 | 884 | 884 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,674 | 4,092 | 2,325 | ||
| Rear Seat Package | 400 | 400 | |||
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | 604 | 604 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,697 | 2,697 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,995 | 11,495 | 13,590 | 12,450 | 8,750 |
| Options (change) | 11,825 | 10,455 | 12,639 | 11,578 | 8,138 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $44,590 | $48,790 | $63,065 | $69,625 | $97,075 |
| Total Invoice | $40,820 | $44,635 | $58,712 | $64,812 | $90,461 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,679 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,590 | $48,790 | $63,065 | $69,625 | $97,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -4,525 | -6,325 | -6,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,590 | $48,540 | $58,540 | $63,300 | $90,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $4,760 | $32,360 |
| Total Invoice | $40,820 | $44,635 | $58,712 | $64,812 | $90,461 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -229 | -4,213 | -5,888 | -5,754 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,820 | $44,406 | $54,499 | $58,924 | $84,707 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,586 | $0 | $4,425 | $30,208 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,390 | $2,640 | $6,915 | $8,715 | $8,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $4,525 | $6,325 | $6,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -229 | -4,213 | -5,888 | -5,754 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,286 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 32% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 40% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
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