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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: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $19,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $69,900
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Lane departure warning 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Executive Package   4,100
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Lane departure warning 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Executive Package   3,770
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 9,230 8,150
Options (change) 8,585 7,490
Destination 875 995
Total Price $99,005 $79,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,396
Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-18
Total Price$99,005$79,045
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,730$79,045

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

Model Year20122021
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2560

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122021
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 Weight4,048 lb.3,840 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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