BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012

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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: $69,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,375

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $88,900
Base Invoice $49,675 $82,677
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Sunshades, second row   380
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Cold Weather Package 910  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Sunshades, second row   353
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 13,820 8,380
Options (change) 12,575 7,794
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,745 $98,155
Total Invoice $64,375 $91,346

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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: $25,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,807
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,745$98,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,745$94,755
Total Invoice$64,375$91,346
Adjustments for Features0-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,375$88,182

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

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,765$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,164

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

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length178.2 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,048 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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