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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: $48,175

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,525

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $51,400
Base Invoice $35,690 $47,802
Premium Package 3,100  
Sport Line 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
AWD 2,000 2,500
Rear Seat Package   440
Sport Package   0
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Proximity key   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium Package 2,820  
Sport Line 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
AWD 1,840 2,325
Rear Seat Package   409
Sport Package   0
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Proximity key   605
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 8,650 6,590
Options (change) 7,910 6,130
Destination 925 925
Total Price $48,175 $58,915
Total Invoice $44,525 $54,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,424
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D195hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$48,175$58,915
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,175$57,940
Total Invoice$44,525$54,857
Adjustments for Features0-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,525$53,949

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Trim328dE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in192.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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