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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: $77,225

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $85,300
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 300
Premium II Package   1,910
Premium I Package   1,710
iPod integration   425
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Sunshades, second row   350
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 279
Premium II Package   1,777
Premium I Package   1,590
iPod integration   395
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Sunshades, second row   326
Options (change) 6,330 6,325
Options (change) 5,820 5,883
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $77,225 $94,600

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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: $16,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,221
Model Year20212008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$77,225$94,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,225$93,365

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

Model Year20212008
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151

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

Model Year20212008
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 Weight3,840 lb.4,027 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 M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

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