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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: $65,725

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,186

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,450 $56,500
Base Invoice $51,569 $52,160
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Appearance Package 1,270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear spoiler 300 0
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,700
245/35ZR19   1,200
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Wood trim   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Appearance Package 1,181  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear spoiler 279 0
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,730
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,455
245/35ZR19   1,090
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Wood trim   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 9,400 13,145
Options (change) 8,742 11,960
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $65,725 $71,770
Total Invoice $61,186 $66,245

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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: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year20112008
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,725$71,770
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,150$71,770
Total Invoice$61,186$66,245
Adjustments for Features-1,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,720$66,245

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4660

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length185.0 in181.1 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height55.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.1 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested81535%
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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%

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