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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: $13,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Convenience Tier 1,750              
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            
Luxury Design 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 250 490 490 490    
Heated second row seats 350 350 625 625 625 625    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200            
Blind spot warning system 500 500            
Lighting Package     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Rear Seat Package     440 440 440 440    
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package     3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660 660 660    
Proximity key     650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380 380
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250 250
Convenience Tier 1,610              
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            
Luxury Design 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670 670 670 670    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 233 456 456 456    
Heated second row seats 320 320 581 581 581 581    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105            
Blind spot warning system 460 460            
Lighting Package     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Rear Seat Package     409 409 409 409    
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package     3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614 614 614    
Proximity key     605 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507      
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353 353 353
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233 233
Options (change) 12,215 10,465 15,055 15,295 15,295 14,125 4,720 4,720
Options (change) 11,235 9,625 14,003 14,226 14,226 13,138 4,390 4,390
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,960 $65,460 $67,380 $68,120 $72,920 $76,450 $98,415 $105,415

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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: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,964
Model Year20202020201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,960$65,460$67,380$68,120$72,920$76,450$98,415$105,415
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,275-1,275-1,275-3,300-4,950-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,960$65,210$66,105$66,845$71,645$73,150$93,465$100,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$740$5,540$7,045$27,360$33,960

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

Model Year20202020201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim330iM340iE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50      
Console with shifter$150$150    $150$150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Regenerative braking$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0      
Aux input$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
Handwriting recognition$200$200      
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0      
S Voice support$0$0      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25  
Chronometer      $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$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$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Polished alloy wheels     $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,650$6,675$6,675$6,675$8,700$10,350$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,275$1,275$1,275$3,300$4,950$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41-1,187-1,187-1,187-3,072-4,607-4,979

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

Model Year20202014
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length185.7 in192.1 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.1 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 ft316.4 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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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 E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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 E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196570%
Total Not Requested85030%
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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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