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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: $69,600

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,300

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,770 $99,770 $55,900
Base Invoice $86,276 $92,786 $51,630
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Special order charge 250 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Convenience Package     2,900
Premium Package     2,500
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     250
App support     250
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Special order charge 233 233  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Convenience Package     2,640
Premium Package     2,275
Cold Weather Package     910
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     230
App support     230
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 2,660 630 11,525
Options (change) 2,474 586 10,495
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $96,355 $101,325 $69,600
Total Invoice $89,675 $94,297 $64,300

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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: $20,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,340
Model Year201420142011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$96,355$101,325$69,600
Adjustments for Features-6,485-6,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,870$94,740$69,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$0
Total Invoice$89,675$94,297$64,300
Adjustments for Features-6,035-6,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,640$88,169$64,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,529$0

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

Model Year201420142011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,350$9,450$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,485$6,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,035-6,1280

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

Model Year20142011
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length192.1 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,341 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 Volume16.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

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