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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: $57,575

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $56,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $52,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $104,400
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $97,092
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Technology Package 3,100 3,100  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
AMG Premium Package     3,600
Front sport buckets     2,500
Wood trim     0
Sunshades, second row     380
Heated second row seats     580
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Technology Package 2,820 2,820  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
AMG Premium Package     3,348
Front sport buckets     2,325
Wood trim     0
Sunshades, second row     353
Heated second row seats     539
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707
Options (change) 19,800 17,200 8,540
Options (change) 18,040 15,670 7,942
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $57,575 $61,275 $113,935
Total Invoice $53,045 $56,475 $106,029

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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: $47,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,469
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6603hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$57,575$61,275$113,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,575$60,125$104,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$53,045$56,475$106,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,045$55,415$97,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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

Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328i335iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Drift mode  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,075$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-8,515

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

Model Year20132018
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.7 in
Length182.5 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.4,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

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