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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: $53,770

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,100

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,850 $51,000
Base Invoice $37,340 $47,430
Premium Package 2,450  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,620
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,950
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Lighting Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
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
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Premium Package 2,230  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,507
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Navigation system 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,744
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Cold Weather Package 730  
Lighting Package 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
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
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 12,925 16,755
Options (change) 11,765 15,600
Destination 995 905
Total Price $53,770 $68,660
Total Invoice $50,100 $63,935

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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: $14,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,486
Model Year20162013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/42 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-17
Total Price$53,770$68,660
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$68,285
Total Invoice$50,100$63,935
Adjustments for Features0-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,100$63,586

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

Model Year20162013
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
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
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
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 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,510 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
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, 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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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%
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%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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