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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: $53,625

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,520

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $8,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $50,050
Base Invoice $40,820 $46,547
Premium Package 2,650 2,950
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package 1,800  
3.2L I6 Diesel   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500
Rear Seat Package   300
Lighting Package   990
Proximity key   1,080
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Satellite radio   500
Premium Package 2,410 2,744
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package 1,640  
3.2L I6 Diesel   930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395
Rear Seat Package   279
Lighting Package   921
Proximity key   1,004
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Satellite radio   465
Options (change) 8,600 11,035
Options (change) 7,825 10,263
Destination 875 775
Total Price $53,625 $61,860
Total Invoice $49,520 $57,585

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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: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,000
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D201hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-16
Total Price$53,625$61,860
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,625$61,790
Total Invoice$49,520$57,585
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,520$57,520

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

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim335dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Floor mats $75
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$3,080$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.3,835 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.2L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
201 hp@4200
369 lb-ft@1800
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.2L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
201 hp@4200
369 lb-ft@1800		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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