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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: $53,625

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,520

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $8,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $46,547 $40,820
3.2L I6 Diesel 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Lighting Package 990  
Rear Seat Package 300  
Premium Package 2,950 2,650
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package   1,800
3.2L I6 Diesel 930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Lighting Package 921  
Rear Seat Package 279  
Premium Package 2,744 2,410
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Convenience Package   1,640
Options (change) 11,035 8,600
Options (change) 10,263 7,825
Destination 775 875
Total Price $61,860 $53,625
Total Invoice $57,585 $49,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,000
Model Year20062011
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$61,860$53,625
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,790$53,625
Total Invoice$57,585$49,520
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,520$49,520

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-650

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,835 lb.3,825 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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