Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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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: $66,565

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $9,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,967

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $8,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,590 $63,500
Base Invoice $52,629 $59,100
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear spoiler 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Rear spoiler 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 9,100 11,450
Options (change) 8,463 10,420
Destination 875 995
Total Price $66,565 $75,945
Total Invoice $61,967 $70,515

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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: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,853
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$66,565$75,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,565$74,120
Total Invoice$61,967$70,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,967$68,820

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

Model Year20122016
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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$5,275$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,695

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,773 lb.3,595 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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

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