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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: $68,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,330

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $22,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $81,800
Base Invoice $49,675 $76,074
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Premium Package 1,900 3,650
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 1,100
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Lighting Package   990
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Premium Package 1,730 3,395
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 1,023
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Lighting Package   921
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 12,670 8,245
Options (change) 11,530 7,668
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $68,595 $92,520
Total Invoice $63,330 $86,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,897
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$68,595$92,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,595$90,385
Total Invoice$63,330$86,217
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,330$84,227

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

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,990

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,693 lb.3,990 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested135081%
Total Not Requested32519%

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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