Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2015 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,405

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,048

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $1,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimElectric Drive325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,450 $34,600
Base Invoice $38,549 $31,665
Interior Package 2,150  
Premium Package 2,690 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 350
Cold Weather Package   600
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Interior Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,502 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Obstacle detection, rear 902 320
Cold Weather Package   545
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 6,530 8,220
Options (change) 6,074 7,480
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,405 $43,515
Total Invoice $38,048 $39,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,132
Model Year20152006
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimElectric Drive325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine177hp E215hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$41,405$43,515
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,035$43,515
Total Invoice$38,048$39,840
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,708$39,840

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

Model Year20152006
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimElectric Drive325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
28 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Radar-based brake regeneration$200 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Total Value of Features$5,175$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3400

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

Model Year20152006
ModelB-Class3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length171.6 in178.2 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height61.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested121580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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