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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: $61,720

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $33,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM340iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,000 $81,800
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Adaptive cruise control   3,110
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Adaptive cruise control   2,892
Options (change) 6,725 11,355
Options (change) 6,190 10,560
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $61,720 $95,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,309
Model Year20202006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM340iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,720$95,630
Adjustments for Features0-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,720$94,970

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

Model Year20202006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM340iE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20202006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length185.7 in189.7 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,849 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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