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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: $63,370

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $9,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,940

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $8,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $57,100
Base Invoice $46,820 $53,103
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,800
Cold Weather Package 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Lighting Package   1,500
KEYLESS-GO Package   900
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   4,380
Heated second row seats   625
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,604
Cold Weather Package 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Lighting Package   1,395
KEYLESS-GO Package   837
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   4,073
Heated second row seats   581
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 12,225 14,955
Options (change) 11,125 13,909
Destination 995 925
Total Price $63,370 $72,980
Total Invoice $58,940 $67,937

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 3E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H302hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$63,370$72,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,370$71,255
Total Invoice$58,940$67,937
Adjustments for Features0-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,940$66,331

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

Model Year20152015
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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$4,425$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606

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

Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in192.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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