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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: $53,770

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,100

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $39,850
Base Invoice $46,956 $37,340
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,200  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 950
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,450
Heated second row seats 625  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Navigation system   1,950
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   2,450
Cold Weather Package   800
Lighting Package   800
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,116  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 865
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,320
Heated second row seats 581  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Navigation system   1,775
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   2,230
Cold Weather Package   730
Lighting Package   730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 16,505 12,925
Options (change) 15,350 11,765
Destination 875 995
Total Price $67,870 $53,770
Total Invoice $63,181 $50,100

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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: $14,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,128
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG32/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$67,870$53,770
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,870$53,720
Total Invoice$63,181$50,100
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,181$50,053

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE350328d
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,059 lb.3,510 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 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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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