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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: $53,820

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $15,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,675

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimE400E550328d330i340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $41,750 $40,250 $48,950
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $40,110 $38,115 $46,205
Night Package 2,800        
Premium 2 Package 2,825 2,825      
Premium 1 Package 3,880 3,880      
Premium 3 Package 4,090 4,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
Sport Package   870      
Shadow Sport Design     600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600 600
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100 3,100
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
M Sport Design         0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700
Night Package 2,604        
Premium 2 Package 2,628 2,628      
Premium 1 Package 3,608 3,608      
Premium 3 Package 3,803 3,803      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505
Sport Package   809      
Shadow Sport Design     550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550 550
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850 2,850
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
M Sport Design         0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645
Options (change) 14,315 12,385 12,575 12,575 10,925
Options (change) 13,313 11,518 11,565 11,565 10,050
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $69,440 $73,610 $55,320 $53,820 $60,870
Total Invoice $64,644 $68,522 $52,670 $50,675 $57,250

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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: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,199
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimE400E550328d330i340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,440$73,610$55,320$53,820$60,870
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,175-1,2500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,465$70,435$54,070$53,820$59,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$250$0$5,275
Total Invoice$64,644$68,522$52,670$50,675$57,250
Adjustments for Features-2,770-2,956-1,1900-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,874$65,566$51,480$50,675$55,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$805$0$4,906

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

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimE400E550328d330i340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0$0
Black grille (optional)$0    
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,400$5,475$4,225$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,175$1,250$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,770-2,956-1,1900-1,669

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

Model Year20162018
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length185.0 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height54.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested95027%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested95027%
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 wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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