Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2010 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,245

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,879

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $10,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $65,500
Base Invoice $50,824 $61,595
Premium 2 Package 6,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Full Merino Leather   3,600
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Premium 2 Package 5,906  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Telematics service, such as OnStar 605  
Full Merino Leather   3,310
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Options (change) 7,720 7,400
Options (change) 7,180 6,805
Destination 875 995
Total Price $63,245 $73,895
Total Invoice $58,879 $69,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,107
Model Year20102018
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$63,245$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,245$72,395
Total Invoice$58,879$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,879$67,986

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length185.0 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height55.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271572%
Total Not Requested105028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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