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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: $66,250

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $12,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $62,000
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Premium Package 2,200  
Sport Line 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Technology Package 3,150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Active multicontour front seats   1,320
Warmth & Comfort Package   1,050
Premium 3 Package   9,500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Heated second row seats   580
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Premium Package 2,000  
Sport Line 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Technology Package 2,865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Active multicontour front seats   1,228
Warmth & Comfort Package   977
Premium 3 Package   8,835
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Sunshades, second row   291
Special order charge   233
Heated second row seats   539
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 15,425 16,180
Options (change) 14,055 14,987
Destination 925 1,050
Total Price $66,250 $79,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,106
Model Year20142021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H362hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$66,250$79,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,250$73,930

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

Model Year20142021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated front row armrests $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,925$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073

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

Model Year20142021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.7 in
Length182.5 in194.3 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,910 lb.4,101 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested124083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested397557%
Total Not Requested300043%

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