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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: $48,250

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,555

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $53,200
Base Invoice $35,690 $49,476
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Premium Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,700
Rear Seat Package   420
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,570
Sunshades, second row   360
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Premium Package 2,820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   2,511
Rear Seat Package   391
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,460
Sunshades, second row   335
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Options (change) 8,725 9,840
Options (change) 7,940 9,151
Destination 925 875
Total Price $48,250 $63,915
Total Invoice $44,555 $59,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,914
Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/45 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-16
Total Price$48,250$63,915
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,250$63,880
Total Invoice$44,555$59,502
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,555$59,469

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

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in191.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,460 lb.3,872 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 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
225/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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