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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: $53,325

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $41,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,160

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $81,800
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $76,074
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 3,650
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,100
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Lighting Package     990
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Adaptive cruise control     3,110
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 3,395
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,023
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Lighting Package     921
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Adaptive cruise control     2,892
Options (change) 15,550 12,950 10,275
Options (change) 14,155 11,785 9,556
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $53,325 $57,025 $94,550
Total Invoice $49,160 $52,590 $88,105

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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: $39,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,956
Model Year201320132006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,325$57,025$94,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,325$55,875$92,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$49,160$52,590$88,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-1,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,160$51,529$86,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,369$0

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

Model Year201320132006
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
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
Folding second row seats$300$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
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$4,140$5,290$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-1,989

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

Model Year20132006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in189.7 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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