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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: $42,390 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $18,995 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,820 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $18,334 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $52,650 | $53,100 | $101,700 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $48,965 | $49,383 | $94,581 |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | |||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,180 | 4,180 | |||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 660 | 660 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 670 | 670 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | |||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,887 | 3,887 | |||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 614 | 614 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,795 | 9,295 | 7,810 | 7,810 | 380 |
| Options (change) | 9,825 | 8,455 | 7,264 | 7,264 | 353 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $42,390 | $46,590 | $61,385 | $61,835 | $103,005 |
| Total Invoice | $38,820 | $42,635 | $57,154 | $57,572 | $95,859 |
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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: $15,870 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,424 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 195hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| 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 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $42,390 | $46,590 | $61,385 | $61,835 | $103,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -3,125 | -2,950 | -9,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,390 | $46,340 | $58,260 | $58,885 | $93,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $625 | $35,095 |
| Total Invoice | $38,820 | $42,635 | $57,154 | $57,572 | $95,859 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -229 | -2,910 | -2,747 | -8,981 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,820 | $42,406 | $54,244 | $54,825 | $86,878 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,586 | $0 | $581 | $32,634 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | AMG E63 S |
| 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 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,065 | $3,315 | $6,190 | $6,015 | $12,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $3,125 | $2,950 | $9,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -229 | -2,910 | -2,747 | -8,981 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 192.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.1 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 | 16.4 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 | Yes |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 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 |
| 225/40WR18 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 E250 BlueTEC
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 31% |
| Active Multicontour 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 31% |
| Active Multicontour 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% |
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