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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: $53,770

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $53,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $101,700
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600  
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated second row seats 350 350 625
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800
Sunshades, second row     380
Around view cameras     800
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated second row seats 320 320 581
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604
Sunshades, second row     353
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 12,025 10,275 4,605
Options (change) 11,060 9,450 4,282
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $53,770 $65,270 $107,230

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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: $47,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,404
Model Year202020202016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,770$65,270$107,230
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$65,020$100,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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

Model Year202020202016
Model3-Series3-SeriesE-Class
Trim330iM340iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,500$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-40-5,979

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

Model Year20202016
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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 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 AMG E63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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