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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,390

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $21,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,820

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $20,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim325i330iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514
Premium Package 2,900 2,200        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575        
Sport Package 1,600 1,600 0      
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720  
Proximity key 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970 970 970 970
Satellite radio 595 595        
Rear Seat Package     440 440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,450  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Premium Package 2,640 2,000        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525        
Sport Package 1,455 1,455 0      
Cold Weather Package 910 910        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Navigation system 1,820 1,820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669 669  
Proximity key 455 455        
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 902 902 902 902
Satellite radio 540 540        
Rear Seat Package     409 409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 4,139  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614 614  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Options (change) 10,795 9,295 11,490 11,490 10,320 1,600
Options (change) 9,825 8,455 10,703 10,703 9,615 1,505
Destination 695 695 905 905 905 905
Total Price $42,390 $46,590 $63,395 $68,195 $71,625 $92,305
Total Invoice $38,820 $42,635 $59,038 $63,502 $66,692 $85,924

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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: $17,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,633
Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim325i330iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,390$46,590$63,395$68,195$71,625$92,305
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,850-4,000-5,850-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$46,340$59,545$64,195$65,775$86,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$4,650$6,230$27,110
Total Invoice$38,820$42,635$59,038$63,502$66,692$85,924
Adjustments for Features0-229-3,585-3,725-5,447-5,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,820$42,406$55,453$59,777$61,245$80,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$4,324$5,792$25,212

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim325i330iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$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$150 
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75 
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Floor mats  $75$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$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,465$6,065$6,215$8,065$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,850$4,000$5,850$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-3,585-3,725-5,447-5,259

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length178.2 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157557%
Total Not Requested119043%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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