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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: $53,420

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $12,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $40,750 $54,000
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 600 600
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Driving Assistance Package       500 500
Convenience Tier       1,750  
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900
Luxury Design       0 0
Executive Tier       3,100 3,100
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 550 550
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   505 505
Driving Assistance Package       460 460
Convenience Tier       1,610  
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670
Luxury Design       0 0
Executive Tier       2,850 2,850
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105
Options (change) 14,190 13,020 9,300 11,675 9,925
Options (change) 13,197 12,109 8,650 10,740 9,130
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $65,555 $73,685 $99,075 $53,420 $64,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,993
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,555$73,685$99,075$53,420$64,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-1,775-325-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,555$71,685$97,300$53,095$64,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,745$0$11,250

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

Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$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$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$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$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,875$8,875$8,650$7,200$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$1,775$325$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-1,652-71-90

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

Model Year20122020
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

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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%

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
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 Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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