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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: $49,620 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $42,900 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,770 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $40,447 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $81,800 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $76,074 |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | 3,650 |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 1,100 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 990 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | 3,395 |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 1,023 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Lighting Package | 921 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,825 | 10,425 | 8,245 |
| Options (change) | 12,585 | 9,490 | 7,668 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $49,620 | $53,720 | $92,520 |
| Total Invoice | $45,770 | $49,575 | $86,217 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,815 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,572 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 15/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,620 | $53,720 | $92,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -3,085 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,620 | $53,720 | $89,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,770 | $49,575 | $86,217 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,770 | $49,575 | $83,342 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,805 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger 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 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,140 | $3,140 | $6,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $3,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -2,875 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 189.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,759 lb. | 3,990 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 54% |
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