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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: $46,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $85,300
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $79,329
Premium Package 3,250 2,550  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 425
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,120
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Premium II Package     1,910
Premium I Package     1,710
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Sunshades, second row     350
Premium Package 2,960 2,320  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 395
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,042
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,046
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Premium II Package     1,777
Premium I Package     1,590
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Sunshades, second row     326
Options (change) 13,545 12,145 8,225
Options (change) 12,280 11,000 7,650
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,720 $51,820 $96,500
Total Invoice $42,865 $47,565 $89,954

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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: $45,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,815
Model Year200720072008
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
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$46,720$51,820$96,500
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$51,470$91,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$42,865$47,565$89,954
Adjustments for Features0-321-4,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,865$47,244$85,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,379$0

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

Model Year200720072008
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,765$2,115$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-4,274

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

Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in191.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,741 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?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

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