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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 B250e   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,048

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $4,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimB250e328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,450 $37,500
Base Invoice $38,549 $34,680
Interior Package 2,150  
Premium Package 2,690 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Interior Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,502 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,530 7,600
Options (change) 6,074 6,920
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,405 $45,995
Total Invoice $38,048 $42,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,899
Model Year20162012
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimB250e328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine177hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,405$45,995
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,825$45,995
Total Invoice$38,048$42,495
Adjustments for Features-1,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,596$42,495

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

Model Year20162012
ModelB-Class3-Series
TrimB250e328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,925$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4520

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

Model Year20162012
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 in37.4 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 B250e

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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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