Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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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: $50,620

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,350

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $41,750
Base Invoice $47,616 $40,110
Premium II Package 1,910  
Premium I Package 2,410  
Rear Seat Package 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 750
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  
Shadow Sport Design   600
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Heated front seats   500
Premium II Package 1,777  
Premium I Package 2,241  
Rear Seat Package 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505
iPod integration 395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,335
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Sunshades, second row 326  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Shadow Sport Design   550
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 10,335 7,875
Options (change) 9,613 7,245
Destination 875 995
Total Price $62,410 $50,620
Total Invoice $58,104 $48,350

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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: $12,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,437
Model Year20082018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350 / E320328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$62,410$50,620
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,410$49,905
Total Invoice$58,104$48,350
Adjustments for Features0-683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,104$47,667

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

Model Year20082018
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-683

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

Model Year20082018
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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