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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: $69,320

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $43,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $107,350
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Folding second row seats 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Front sport buckets   2,500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Folding second row seats 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Front sport buckets   2,325
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 12,345 3,980
Options (change) 11,230 3,702
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,320 $112,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,639
Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8603hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$69,320$112,325
Adjustments for Features0-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,320$104,165

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

Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Drift mode $0
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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 
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, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$4,040$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-341

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

Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.7 in
Length178.2 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
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
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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