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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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: $9,070 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,186 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550 | ||
| Difference: $7,864 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class (2-door) | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $55,450 | $60,100 |
| Base Invoice | $51,569 | $55,470 |
| 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 | 4,350 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,250 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| 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 | 3,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,140 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 9,400 | 12,500 |
| Options (change) | 8,742 | 11,385 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $65,725 | $74,795 |
| Total Invoice | $61,186 | $69,050 |
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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: $10,005 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,734 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class (2-door) | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $65,725 | $74,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -935 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,790 | $74,795 |
| Total Invoice | $61,186 | $69,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -870 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,316 | $69,050 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class (2-door) | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,500 | $4,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $935 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -870 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class (2-door) | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,685 lb. | 3,715 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 48.9 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1515 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 35% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2740 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 15% |
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