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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: $63,050

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,140

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $9,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,700 $49,900
Base Invoice $52,731 $46,090
Rear Seat Package 440  
Lighting Package 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 3,870  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Proximity key 650  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Rear Seat Package 409  
Lighting Package 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 3,599  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Proximity key 605  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 14,635 12,225
Options (change) 13,612 11,125
Destination 925 925
Total Price $72,260 $63,050
Total Invoice $67,268 $58,140

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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: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,825
Model Year20142014
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$72,260$63,050
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,860$63,050
Total Invoice$67,268$58,140
Adjustments for Features-1,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,965$58,140

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

Model Year20142014
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$6,000$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030

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

Model Year20142014
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length192.1 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,189 lb.3,910 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 Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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