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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: $44,090

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $52,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,365

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $49,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,600 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $78,678 $28,300 $33,485
Premium II Package 1,900    
Premium I Package 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 500    
Sunshades, second row 340    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Sport Package   1,600 1,600
Satellite radio   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium II Package 1,767    
Premium I Package 1,581    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 320 320
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 465    
Sunshades, second row 316    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Sport Package   1,455 1,455
Satellite radio   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Options (change) 8,710 12,495 10,995
Options (change) 8,100 11,370 10,000
Destination 775 695 695
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $96,185 $44,090 $48,290
Total Invoice $89,653 $40,365 $44,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,014
Model Year200720062006
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
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$96,185$44,090$48,290
Adjustments for Features-4,5850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,600$44,090$48,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$89,653$40,365$44,180
Adjustments for Features-4,2740-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,379$40,365$43,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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

Model Year200720062006
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
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 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,250$1,665$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2740-229

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

Model Year20072006
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length191.0 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,286 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 E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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