Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010

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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: $53,550

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,350

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $9,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $43,950
Base Invoice $45,942 $40,615
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated steering wheel 490  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Premium Package   2,650
Navigation system   2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Auto-dimming headlights   250
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Heated steering wheel 456  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Premium Package   2,410
Navigation system   1,910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Auto-dimming headlights   230
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,570 9,625
Options (change) 11,690 8,760
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $62,845 $53,550
Total Invoice $58,507 $49,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,844
Model Year20112010
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,845$53,550
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,360$53,550
Total Invoice$58,507$49,350
Adjustments for Features-2,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,194$49,350

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

Model Year20112010
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
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, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3130

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

Model Year20112010
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,950 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151565%
Total Not Requested80035%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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