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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: $33,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,375

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $31,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $101,700
Base Invoice $49,675 $94,581
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Premium Package 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
HD radio 350  
Sunroof 1,050  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunshades, second row   380
Cold Weather Package 910  
Technology Package 2,960  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Premium Package 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
HD radio 315  
Sunroof 955  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 13,820 380
Options (change) 12,575 353
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,745 $103,005
Total Invoice $64,375 $95,859

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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: $25,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,341
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,745$103,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,745$95,330
Total Invoice$64,375$95,859
Adjustments for Features0-7,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,375$88,716

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

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,765$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,143

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,693 lb.4,431 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 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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