Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,500

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $76,074 $29,810 $35,790
Premium Package 3,650 3,250 2,550
Lighting Package 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 350 350
Proximity key 1,080 500 500
Satellite radio 500 595 595
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,400 2,400
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Sport Package   1,600 1,600
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
6-speed manual     0
Premium Package 3,395 2,960 2,320
Lighting Package 921    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 320 320
Proximity key 1,004 455 455
Satellite radio 465 540 540
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 2,135 2,135
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Sport Package   1,455 1,455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 11,355 13,145 11,645
Options (change) 10,560 11,915 10,545
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $95,630 $46,320 $51,320
Total Invoice $89,109 $42,500 $47,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,383
Model Year200620072007
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$95,630$46,320$51,320
Adjustments for Features-4,5350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,095$46,320$51,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$89,109$42,500$47,110
Adjustments for Features-4,2260-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,883$42,500$46,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,381

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620072007
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE55328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,625$2,090$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2260-229

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062007
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length189.7 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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