BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006

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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: $73,720

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $18,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $81,800
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 875  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 2,825 8,245
Options (change) 2,600 7,668
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $73,720 $92,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,425
Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,720$92,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,720$91,235

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

Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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
Fog lights $125
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197

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

Model Year20212006
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 Weight3,840 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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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, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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