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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: $53,550

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,380

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $50,490
Base Invoice $35,690 $46,956
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Premium Package 3,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Rear Seat Package   440
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   970
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,744
Premium Package 2,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Rear Seat Package   409
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   902
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,116
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 14,025 15,845
Options (change) 12,765 14,736
Destination 925 875
Total Price $53,550 $67,210
Total Invoice $49,380 $62,567

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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: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,348
Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/45 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-17
Total Price$53,550$67,210
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,375$67,210
Total Invoice$49,380$62,567
Adjustments for Features-1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,219$62,567

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

Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,460 lb.4,059 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 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
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
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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