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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: $42,765

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $6,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelB-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimB250e330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,450 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900
Interior Package 2,150        
Premium Package 2,690        
Smartphone integration 350        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550
Rearview camera 460        
Blind spot warning system 550 500 500 500 500
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750    
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450  
Executive Package         4,100
Individual Extended Merino Leather         2,550
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Interior Package 2,000        
Premium Package 2,502        
Smartphone integration 326        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 690 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505 505 505
Rearview camera 428        
Blind spot warning system 512 460 460 460 460
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610    
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Heated front seats   460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335  
Executive Package         3,770
Individual Extended Merino Leather         2,345
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 7,890 7,500 7,500 5,750 8,000
Options (change) 7,340 6,900 6,900 5,290 7,355
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $42,765 $49,745 $49,044 $61,445 $78,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,462
Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelB-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimB250e330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp E255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$42,765$49,745$49,044$61,445$78,895
Adjustments for Features0-405-530-655-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,765$49,340$48,514$60,790$75,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$12,276$26,876

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

Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelB-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimB250e330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Semi-automated parking system$500   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
28 kWh battery pack$0    
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200    
Regeneration paddles$100    
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,955$6,080$6,205$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405$530$655$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-42-67-371

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

Model Year20162021
ModelB-Class3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.6 in185.7 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height61.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft316.9 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 panel300Yes
Total Requested1515100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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 washers50No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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