Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2021

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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: $68,685

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $10,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,590 $69,900
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Appearance Package 1,270  
Lane departure warning 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear spoiler 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Executive Package   4,100
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Wood trim   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Appearance Package 1,181  
Lane departure warning 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Rear spoiler 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Executive Package   3,770
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Wood trim   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 11,220 8,150
Options (change) 10,435 7,490
Destination 875 995
Total Price $68,685 $79,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,572
Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-18
Total Price$68,685$79,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,685$77,945

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

Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,750$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118

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

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,773 lb.3,840 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) E550

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 M3

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
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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