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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: $69,600

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,300

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $31,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $101,700
Base Invoice $51,630 $94,581
Premium Package 2,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
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
Premium Package 2,275  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 955  
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
Options (change) 11,525 380
Options (change) 10,495 353
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,600 $103,005
Total Invoice $64,300 $95,859

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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: $24,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,500
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,600$103,005
Adjustments for Features0-8,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,600$94,345
Total Invoice$64,300$95,859
Adjustments for Features0-8,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,300$87,800

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

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,590$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,059

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

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length178.2 in192.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,826 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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