Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014

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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: $56,400

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,040

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $11,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,450 $43,400
Base Invoice $51,569 $40,110
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Distronic Plus Package 2,650  
Appearance Package 1,270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Sport Line   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Distronic Plus Package 2,465  
Appearance Package 1,181  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Sport Line   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 11,750 12,075
Options (change) 10,928 11,005
Destination 875 925
Total Price $68,075 $56,400
Total Invoice $63,372 $52,040

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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 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,611
Model Year20112014
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$68,075$56,400
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,300$56,400
Total Invoice$63,372$52,040
Adjustments for Features-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,651$52,040

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

Model Year20112014
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
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 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,685 lb.3,605 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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