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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: $69,600 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $26,755 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,300 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $25,375 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $92,770 | $99,770 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $86,276 | $92,786 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||
| App support | 250 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||
| App support | 230 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,525 | 2,660 | 630 |
| Options (change) | 10,495 | 2,474 | 586 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $69,600 | $96,355 | $101,325 |
| Total Invoice | $64,300 | $89,675 | $94,297 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,270 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,340 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $69,600 | $96,355 | $101,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,485 | -6,585 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,600 | $89,870 | $94,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,870 |
| Total Invoice | $64,300 | $89,675 | $94,297 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,035 | -6,128 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,300 | $83,640 | $88,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,529 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | M3 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,865 | $9,350 | $9,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,485 | $6,585 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,035 | -6,128 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 192.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 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 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 11% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
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