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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: $63,050

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $8,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,140

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $8,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $55,800
Base Invoice $46,090 $51,894
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Cold Weather Package 950  
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,744
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Cold Weather Package 865  
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 12,225 14,895
Options (change) 11,125 13,870
Destination 925 905
Total Price $63,050 $71,600
Total Invoice $58,140 $66,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H302hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$63,050$71,600
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,050$71,375
Total Invoice$58,140$66,669
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,140$66,459

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

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E400 Hybrid
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
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
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210

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

Model Year20142013
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 Weight3,910 lb.4,189 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 ActiveHybrid 3

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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 E400 Hybrid

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested186576%
Total Not Requested60024%

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