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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: $48,720

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,495

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $39,000
Base Invoice $46,547 $36,560
3.2L I6 Diesel 1,000  
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Premium Package 2,950 3,100
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Rear Seat Package 300  
Satellite radio 500  
Proximity key 1,080  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
3.2L I6 Diesel 930  
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Premium Package 2,744 2,820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Rear Seat Package 279  
Satellite radio 465  
Proximity key 1,004  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 11,035 8,725
Options (change) 10,263 7,940
Destination 775 995
Total Price $61,860 $48,720
Total Invoice $57,585 $45,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,108
Model Year20062015
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG32/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$61,860$48,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,860$47,630
Total Invoice$57,585$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,585$44,477

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

Model Year20062015
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018

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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 Year20062015
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length189.7 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,460 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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