Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015

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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: $73,890

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,784

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,650 $62,000
Base Invoice $56,405 $57,720
Premium 1 Package 4,100  
Premium 2 Package 2,825  
Night Package 1,170  
Premium 3 Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
LED headlights   1,900
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Premium 1 Package 3,813  
Premium 2 Package 2,628  
Night Package 1,088  
Premium 3 Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
LED headlights   1,730
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Options (change) 12,315 16,050
Options (change) 11,454 14,610
Destination 925 995
Total Price $73,890 $79,045
Total Invoice $68,784 $73,325

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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: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,239
Model Year20172015
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$73,890$79,045
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,140$79,045
Total Invoice$68,784$73,325
Adjustments for Features-6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,086$73,325

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

Model Year20172015
ModelE-Class (2-door)3-Series
TrimE550M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,175$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6980

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight4,134 lb.3,595 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) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181568%
Total Not Requested85032%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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