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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: $50,620

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,350

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $51,200
Base Invoice $40,110 $47,616
Shadow Sport Design 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,120
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,550
Heated front seats 500  
Premium II Package   1,910
Premium I Package   2,410
Rear Seat Package   350
iPod integration   425
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Sunshades, second row   350
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Shadow Sport Design 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,042
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,442
Heated front seats 460  
Premium II Package   1,777
Premium I Package   2,241
Rear Seat Package   326
iPod integration   395
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Sunshades, second row   326
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Options (change) 7,875 10,335
Options (change) 7,245 9,613
Destination 995 875
Total Price $50,620 $62,410
Total Invoice $48,350 $58,104

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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: $12,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,437
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-16
Total Price$50,620$62,410
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$62,410
Total Invoice$48,350$58,104
Adjustments for Features-6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,667$58,104

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350 / E320
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 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6830

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in191.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
225/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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