Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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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: $49,270

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

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,005

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $39,850
Base Invoice $47,616 $37,340
Rear Seat Package 350  
Premium I Package 2,410  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Premium II Package 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 425  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,450
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Sunshades, second row 350  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Navigation system   1,950
Driver Assistance Package   950
Premium Package   2,450
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Heated front seats   500
Rear Seat Package 326  
Premium I Package 2,241  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Premium II Package 1,777  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
iPod integration 395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,320
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Sunshades, second row 326  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Navigation system   1,775
Driver Assistance Package   865
Premium Package   2,230
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 10,335 8,425
Options (change) 9,613 7,670
Destination 875 995
Total Price $62,410 $49,270
Total Invoice $58,104 $46,005

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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: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,837
Model Year20082016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG32/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$62,410$49,270
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,410$48,480
Total Invoice$58,104$46,005
Adjustments for Features0-738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,104$45,267

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

Model Year20082016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-738

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,872 lb.3,510 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 E350 / E320

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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

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