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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: $50,220

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $48,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $87,700
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package     1,930
Premium I Package     2,100
Sunshades, second row     360
Adaptive cruise control     2,230
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Premium II Package     1,795
Premium I Package     1,953
Sunshades, second row     335
Adaptive cruise control     2,074
Options (change) 8,475 6,725 7,760
Options (change) 7,800 6,190 7,217
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $50,220 $61,720 $98,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,467
Model Year202020202009
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,220$61,720$98,435
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,220$61,470$96,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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

Model Year202020202009
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,740$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-2,130

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

Model Year20202009
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length185.7 in191.0 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,741 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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%
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%

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 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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