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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: $45,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i335iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $51,800 $52,300 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $48,174 $48,639 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558
Premium Package 3,250 2,550          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575          
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000          
Sport Package 1,600 1,600 0        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100          
Steering-linked headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720    
iPod integration 400 400          
HD radio 500 500          
Proximity key 500 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350          
Satellite radio 595 595          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100          
Premium 1 Package     4,380 4,380 4,380    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250
Premium Package 2,960 2,320          
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525          
Cold Weather Package 910 910          
Sport Package 1,455 1,455 0        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910          
Steering-linked headlights 730            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670 670 670    
iPod integration 365 365          
HD radio 450 450          
Proximity key 455 455          
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320          
Satellite radio 540 540          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90          
Premium 1 Package     4,073 4,073 4,073    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614 614    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353 353
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233
Options (change) 12,145 10,745 8,010 8,010 8,010 630 630
Options (change) 11,050 9,770 7,450 7,450 7,450 586 586
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,320 $50,420 $60,735 $61,235 $66,035 $95,155 $102,155
Total Invoice $41,635 $46,335 $56,549 $57,014 $61,478 $88,559 $95,069

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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: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,260
Model Year2007200720152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i335iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,320$50,420$60,735$61,235$66,035$95,155$102,155
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,850-2,675-2,825-8,825-9,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$50,070$57,885$58,560$63,210$86,330$92,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$675$5,325$28,445$34,895
Total Invoice$41,635$46,335$56,549$57,014$61,478$88,559$95,069
Adjustments for Features0-322-2,654-2,491-2,630-8,213-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,635$46,013$53,895$54,523$58,848$80,346$86,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0$628$4,953$26,451$32,449

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

Model Year2007200720152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i335iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo mat$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150   $150$150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150  
Ski sack$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$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$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,590$6,090$5,915$6,065$12,065$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,850$2,675$2,825$8,825$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-2,654-2,491-2,630-8,213-8,725

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

Model Year20072015
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length178.2 in192.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
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%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
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%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested81528%
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 E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested81528%
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
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested81528%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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