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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: $53,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $12,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Convenience Tier 1,750        
Luxury Design 0 0      
Driving Assistance Package 500 500      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 490 490  
Heated second row seats 350 350 625 625  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Convenience Tier 1,610        
Luxury Design 0 0      
Driving Assistance Package 460 460      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530      
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 669 669  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 456 456  
Heated second row seats 320 320 581 581  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105      
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Options (change) 12,215 10,465 15,305 14,135 9,300
Options (change) 11,235 9,625 14,234 13,146 8,650
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $53,960 $65,460 $66,670 $74,800 $99,075

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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: $13,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,538
Model Year20202020201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,960$65,460$66,670$74,800$99,075
Adjustments for Features-325-5750-2,000-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,635$64,885$66,670$72,800$97,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$6,130$30,930

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

Model Year20202020201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,500$7,750$7,175$9,175$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$575$0$2,000$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-74-930-1,862-1,373

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

Model Year20202012
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.1 in
Length185.7 in191.7 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
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
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
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%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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%
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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