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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: $9,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,175

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $9,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,900 $49,400
Base Invoice $40,570 $45,942
Premium Package 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Rear Seat Package   440
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Premium Package 2,410  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Rear Seat Package   409
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 9,545 12,570
Options (change) 8,680 11,690
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $53,370 $62,845
Total Invoice $49,175 $58,507

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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: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,879
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-17
Total Price$53,370$62,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,370$60,210
Total Invoice$49,175$58,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,175$56,054

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

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,453

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

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,825 lb.3,950 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 335d

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151565%
Total Not Requested80035%
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
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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