Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019

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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: $52,920

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,850

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE350E550330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $40,250
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $38,115
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 600
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Appearance Package   1,270  
Driving Assistance Package     500
Convenience Tier     1,750
Premium Tier     2,900
Luxury Design     0
Executive Tier     3,100
Blind spot warning system     500
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 550
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505
Appearance Package   1,181  
Driving Assistance Package     460
Convenience Tier     1,610
Premium Tier     2,670
Luxury Design     0
Executive Tier     2,850
Blind spot warning system     460
Sunshade, rear, power     530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Options (change) 11,750 13,020 11,675
Options (change) 10,928 12,109 10,740
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $62,425 $70,485 $52,920
Total Invoice $58,117 $65,613 $49,850

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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 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,926
Model Year201220122019
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE350E550330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,425$70,485$52,920
Adjustments for Features0-875-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$69,610$52,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,185$0
Total Invoice$58,117$65,613$49,850
Adjustments for Features0-815-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,117$64,798$49,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,681$0

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

Model Year201220122019
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE350E550330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,425$8,300$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-815-659

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

Model Year20122019
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length185.0 in185.7 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height55.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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