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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,320 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $16,195 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $15,635 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,400 | $57,100 | $87,600 | $32,400 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $45,942 | $53,103 | $81,468 | $29,810 | $35,790 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,450 | 2,550 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | 660 | 660 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 350 | 350 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Wheel Package | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,250 | 2,550 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| HD radio | 500 | 500 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 4,139 | 2,372 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | 2,279 | ||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | 1,455 | 1,455 | |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | 614 | 614 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 320 | 320 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Wheel Package | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,960 | 2,320 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| HD radio | 450 | 450 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,240 | 10,070 | 6,350 | 12,145 | 10,745 |
| Options (change) | 10,453 | 9,365 | 5,906 | 11,050 | 9,770 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $61,515 | $68,045 | $96,525 | $45,320 | $50,420 |
| Total Invoice | $57,270 | $63,343 | $89,949 | $41,635 | $46,335 |
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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: $12,820 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,493 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $61,515 | $68,045 | $96,525 | $45,320 | $50,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,375 | -5,175 | -5,025 | 0 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,140 | $62,870 | $91,500 | $45,320 | $50,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,730 | $33,360 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Total Invoice | $57,270 | $63,343 | $89,949 | $41,635 | $46,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,142 | -4,817 | -4,683 | 0 | -322 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,128 | $58,526 | $85,266 | $41,635 | $46,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,398 | $31,138 | $0 | $4,378 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,040 | $6,840 | $6,690 | $1,665 | $2,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,375 | $5,175 | $5,025 | $0 | $350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,142 | -4,817 | -4,683 | 0 | -322 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 24% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 33% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Drive Dynamic Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
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