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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: $69,085

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,315

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,400 $60,100
Base Invoice $55,242 $55,470
Lighting Package 1,500  
Sport Package 870  
Premium 1 Package 3,430  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear spoiler 300 0
Proximity key 650  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   4,350
7-speed automated manual   2,900
245/35ZR19   1,250
Sunroof   0
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 1,395  
Sport Package 809  
Premium 1 Package 3,190  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Rear spoiler 279 0
Proximity key 605  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   3,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
245/35ZR19   1,140
Sunroof   0
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,760 12,750
Options (change) 8,148 11,615
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $69,085 $75,045
Total Invoice $64,315 $69,280

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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: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,418
Model Year20152012
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine402hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$69,085$75,045
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,450$75,045
Total Invoice$64,315$69,280
Adjustments for Features-2,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,862$69,280

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

Model Year20152012
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
USB port$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 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,425$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4530

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length185.0 in181.1 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height54.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft311.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

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%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested304095%
Total Not Requested1755%

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