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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: $46,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,500

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $81,800
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $76,074
Premium Package 3,250 2,550 3,650
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595 500
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,100
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 3,110
6-speed manual   0  
Lighting Package     990
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Premium Package 2,960 2,320 3,395
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540 465
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,023
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,892
6-speed manual   0  
Lighting Package     921
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Options (change) 13,145 11,645 11,355
Options (change) 11,915 10,545 10,560
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,320 $51,320 $95,630
Total Invoice $42,500 $47,110 $89,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,383
Model Year200720072006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,320$51,320$95,630
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,320$51,070$91,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$42,500$47,110$89,109
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,500$46,881$84,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,381$0

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

Model Year200720072006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,090$2,340$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,226

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

Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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