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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: $53,370

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,175

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $10,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,900 $53,200
Base Invoice $40,570 $49,476
Premium Package 2,650  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,700
Rear Seat Package   420
Leather seating surfaces   1,570
Sunshades, second row   360
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Premium Package 2,410  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   2,511
Rear Seat Package   391
Leather seating surfaces   1,460
Sunshades, second row   335
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Options (change) 9,545 9,840
Options (change) 8,680 9,151
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $53,370 $63,915
Total Invoice $49,175 $59,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,238
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-16
Total Price$53,370$63,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,370$62,745
Total Invoice$49,175$59,502
Adjustments for Features0-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,175$58,413

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

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,830$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089

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

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,825 lb.3,872 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 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested152578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
225/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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