Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2017

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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: $75,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $18,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,315

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $64,000
Base Invoice $79,748 $60,200
Premium 2 Package 2,400  
Premium 1 Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 950  
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Executive Package   3,900
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 2 Package 2,232  
Premium 1 Package 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 884  
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Executive Package   3,590
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   460
Options (change) 5,850 11,000
Options (change) 5,441 10,120
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $94,175 $75,995
Total Invoice $87,764 $71,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,223
Model Year20102017
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$94,175$75,995
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,175$75,170
Total Invoice$87,764$71,315
Adjustments for Features0-774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,764$70,541

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

Model Year20102017
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-774

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

Model Year20102017
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length191.7 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,058 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

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