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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: $42,390

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $21,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,820

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $20,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $28,300 $33,485
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,450      
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Sport Package 0       1,600 1,600
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights         800  
Premium Package         2,900 2,200
Cold Weather Package         1,000 1,000
Satellite radio         595 595
Proximity key         500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 4,139      
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279      
Sport Package 0       1,455 1,455
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525
Navigation system         1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights         730  
Premium Package         2,640 2,000
Cold Weather Package         910 910
Satellite radio         540 540
Proximity key         455 455
Options (change) 11,490 11,490 10,320 1,600 10,795 9,295
Options (change) 10,703 10,703 9,615 1,505 9,825 8,455
Destination 905 905 905 905 695 695
Total Price $63,395 $68,195 $71,625 $92,305 $42,390 $46,590
Total Invoice $59,038 $63,502 $66,692 $85,924 $38,820 $42,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,633
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,395$68,195$71,625$92,305$42,390$46,590
Adjustments for Features-3,850-4,000-5,850-5,6500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,545$64,195$65,775$86,655$42,390$46,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$6,230$27,110$0$3,950
Total Invoice$59,038$63,502$66,692$85,924$38,820$42,635
Adjustments for Features-3,585-3,725-5,447-5,2590-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,453$59,777$61,245$80,665$38,820$42,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$5,792$25,212$0$3,586

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

Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat $150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,215$8,065$7,865$2,215$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$4,000$5,850$5,650$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,585-3,725-5,447-5,2590-229

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

Model Year20132006
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157557%
Total Not Requested119043%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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 325i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

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