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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $69,895 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $8,230 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,520 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $8,201 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,850 | $72,400 |
| Base Invoice | $50,640 | $67,332 |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 1,820 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 670 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | |
| Options (change) | 12,920 | 4,800 |
| Options (change) | 11,755 | 4,464 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $69,895 | $78,125 |
| Total Invoice | $64,520 | $72,721 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $512 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 396hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $69,895 | $78,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,895 | $68,765 |
| Total Invoice | $64,520 | $72,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,713 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,520 | $64,008 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,640 | $14,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,713 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 4,145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 88% |
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