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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: $54,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $52,359 $79,748
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,900 2,900
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium 1 Package         4,400 2,500
Premium 2 Package         2,400 2,400
Rear Seat Package         430  
Obstacle detection, rear         950 950
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat         650  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,697 2,697
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 669  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Premium 1 Package         4,092 2,325
Premium 2 Package         2,232 2,232
Rear Seat Package         400  
Obstacle detection, rear         884 884
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat         604  
Options (change) 16,575 16,575 13,975 13,975 12,450 8,750
Options (change) 15,105 15,105 12,735 12,735 11,578 8,138
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $54,800 $56,100 $58,300 $64,800 $69,625 $97,075
Total Invoice $50,525 $51,720 $53,770 $59,750 $64,812 $90,461

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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: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,102
Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$54,800$56,100$58,300$64,800$69,625$97,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-2,500-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,800$54,650$58,000$63,325$67,125$94,650
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$27,525
Total Invoice$50,525$51,720$53,770$59,750$64,812$90,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-2,327-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,525$50,383$53,493$58,390$62,485$88,201
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$25,716

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

Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter    $150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings    $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,950$4,800$5,975$7,000$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,500$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-2,327-2,260

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

Model Year20142010
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length182.5 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,826 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested90034%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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