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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: $53,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $51,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $48,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $101,700
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $94,581
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
App support 250 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Lane departure warning     875
Heated second row seats     625
Sunshades, second row     380
Around view cameras     800
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
App support 230 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Lane departure warning     814
Heated second row seats     581
Sunshades, second row     353
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 17,825 14,425 2,680
Options (change) 16,245 13,150 2,492
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $53,620 $57,720 $105,305
Total Invoice $49,430 $53,235 $97,998

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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: $43,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,123
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,620$57,720$105,305
Adjustments for Features00-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,620$57,720$97,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$97,998
Adjustments for Features00-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$90,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,350$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,445

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

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in192.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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