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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: $54,960

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,340

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $51,000
Base Invoice $40,110 $47,430
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190 490
Heated second row seats 350 625
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Rear Seat Package   440
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,200
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Heated steering wheel 175 456
Heated second row seats 320 581
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Rear Seat Package   409
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,116
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Options (change) 12,215 16,755
Options (change) 11,235 15,600
Destination 995 905
Total Price $54,960 $68,660
Total Invoice $52,340 $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: $13,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,595
Model Year20182013
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-17
Total Price$54,960$68,660
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$68,660
Total Invoice$52,340$63,935
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,340$63,935

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

Model Year20182013
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $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
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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$6,500$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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

Model Year20182013
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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested186576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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%
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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