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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: $66,705

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,099

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,960 $58,900
Base Invoice $53,903 $54,390
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear spoiler 300 0
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Cold Weather Package   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Sunroof   0
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Rear spoiler 279 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Cold Weather Package   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,840 12,900
Options (change) 7,291 11,750
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $66,705 $73,975
Total Invoice $62,099 $68,315

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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: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,645
Model Year20132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine402hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,705$73,975
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,170$73,975
Total Invoice$62,099$68,315
Adjustments for Features-1,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,670$68,315

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

Model Year20132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
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, front$150 
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
Residual heat$50 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Floor mats$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4290

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

Model Year20132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length185.0 in181.1 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height55.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.1 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 lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested129057%
Total Not Requested97543%

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 door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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