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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: $91,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $31,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $107,500
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Competition Package 5,500  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunroof 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Heated second row seats   580
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Competition Package 5,005  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
LED headlights 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Sunroof 0  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 8,324
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,395
Front sport buckets   2,325
Heated second row seats   539
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 27,350 15,010
Options (change) 24,885 13,960
Destination 995 1,050
Total Price $91,845 $123,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,383
Model Year20162021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6603hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20265/35-20
Total Price$91,845$123,560
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,845$120,160

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

Model Year20162021
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Drift mode $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,875$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413

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

Model Year20162021
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 Weight3,595 lb.4,497 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 M3

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
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 detection50Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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