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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: $72,665

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $8,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $52,150
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,300
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Second rear spoiler   300
Premium 3 Package   11,250
designo Edition   4,900
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,209
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Second rear spoiler   279
Premium 3 Package   10,463
designo Edition   4,557
Heated steering wheel   233
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 10,030 19,590
Options (change) 9,220 18,221
Destination 995 925
Total Price $80,925 $72,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,544
Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6241hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18x-
Total Price$80,925$72,665
Adjustments for Features0-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,925$67,415

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

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesE-Class
TrimM3E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Cruise control$150 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Second rear spoiler $150
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,887

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

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in115.7 in
Length185.7 in193.8 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested382548%
Total Not Requested415052%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%

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