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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: $52,920

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,850

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $10,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $40,250
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $38,115
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 600
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Driving Assistance Package       500
Convenience Tier       1,750
Premium Tier       2,900
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       3,100
Sunshade, rear, power       575
Blind spot warning system       500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 550
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   505
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Driving Assistance Package       460
Convenience Tier       1,610
Premium Tier       2,670
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       2,850
Sunshade, rear, power       530
Blind spot warning system       460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105
Options (change) 14,190 13,020 9,300 11,675
Options (change) 13,197 12,109 8,650 10,740
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $64,465 $70,995 $99,475 $52,920
Total Invoice $60,014 $66,087 $92,693 $49,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,494
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$64,465$70,995$99,475$52,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,625-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,465$69,295$97,850$52,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$33,385$0
Total Invoice$60,014$66,087$92,693$49,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,582-1,514-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,014$64,505$91,179$49,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,491$31,165$0

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

Model Year2011201120112019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$8,225$8,150$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,625$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582-1,514-330

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

Model Year20112019
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.2 in
Length191.7 in185.7 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested90034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested94054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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