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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: $53,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,800 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $83,514 $32,290 $39,190
Lane departure warning 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Sunshades, second row 380    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Rearview camera   400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Lane departure warning 791    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Sunshades, second row 353    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Rearview camera   365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 3,075 17,425 14,025
Options (change) 2,877 15,885 12,790
Destination 905 895 895
Total Price $93,780 $53,220 $57,320
Total Invoice $87,296 $49,070 $52,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,689
Model Year201320122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$93,780$53,220$57,320
Adjustments for Features-3,80000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,980$53,220$57,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$87,296$49,070$52,875
Adjustments for Features-3,53700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,759$49,070$52,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power trunk closer$350  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$3,050$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,53700

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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 Year20132012
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 Weight4,048 lb.3,759 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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