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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: $62,625

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,750

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $6,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $49,650
Base Invoice $51,894 $45,860
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
Navigation system   2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Rearview camera   400
App support   250
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
Navigation system   1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Rearview camera   365
App support   230
Options (change) 12,795 12,050
Options (change) 11,917 10,965
Destination 905 925
Total Price $69,500 $62,625
Total Invoice $64,716 $57,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,896
Model Year20132013
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$69,500$62,625
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,425$62,625
Total Invoice$64,716$57,750
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,646$57,750

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

Model Year20132013
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 3
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,189 lb.3,860 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 E400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194079%
Total Not Requested52521%
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
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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