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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: $50,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,600 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $78,678 $32,290 $39,190
Premium I Package 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 750 750
Premium II Package 1,900    
Voice control for nav and audio 500    
Sunshades, second row 340    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium I Package 1,581    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 685 685
Premium II Package 1,767    
Voice control for nav and audio 465    
Sunshades, second row 316    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 5,550 14,325 10,925
Options (change) 5,161 13,060 9,965
Destination 775 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $93,025 $50,120 $54,220
Total Invoice $86,714 $46,245 $50,050

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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: $39,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,710
Model Year200720122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$93,025$50,120$54,220
Adjustments for Features-2,96000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,065$50,120$54,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$86,714$46,245$50,050
Adjustments for Features-2,75900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,955$46,245$50,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year200720122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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  
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,700$2,740$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,75900

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

Model Year20072012
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length191.0 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,027 lb.3,759 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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