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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: $78,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $87,600
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 7,650 6,350
Options (change) 7,030 5,906
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,545 $96,525

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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: $18,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,965
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$78,545$96,525
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,145$96,525

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

Model Year20212011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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

Model Year20212011
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 Weight3,840 lb.4,058 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%
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
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94054%
Total Not Requested80046%

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