Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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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: $54,770

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,450 $48,900
Base Invoice $51,569 $44,680
Appearance Package 1,270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Heated front seats 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear spoiler 300 0
Premium Package   2,700
Adjustable seats   500
Appearance Package 1,181  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 430
Heated front seats 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear spoiler 279 0
Premium Package   2,455
Adjustable seats   455
Options (change) 3,700 4,175
Options (change) 3,441 3,795
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $60,025 $54,770
Total Invoice $55,885 $50,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year20112006
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$60,025$54,770
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,385$54,770
Total Invoice$55,885$50,170
Adjustments for Features-3,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,496$50,170

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

Model Year20112006
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3890

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

Model Year20112006
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.3 in
Length185.0 in176.7 in
Width70.3 in69.2 in
Height55.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft39.5 ft3

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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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