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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,620 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $19,405 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $18,550 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $61,400 | $92,770 | $99,770 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $57,102 | $86,276 | $92,786 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,320 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | 875 | ||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 660 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | ||||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |||
| Parking Package | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,018 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | 814 | ||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 614 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | ||||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |||
| Parking Package | 1,410 | 1,410 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,700 | 2,795 | 2,795 | 17,825 | 14,425 |
| Options (change) | 9,953 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 16,245 | 13,150 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $73,025 | $96,490 | $103,490 | $53,620 | $57,720 |
| Total Invoice | $67,980 | $89,801 | $96,311 | $49,430 | $53,235 |
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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: $15,530 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,943 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $73,025 | $96,490 | $103,490 | $53,620 | $57,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,875 | -6,225 | -6,625 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,150 | $90,265 | $96,865 | $53,620 | $57,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,115 | $27,715 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $67,980 | $89,801 | $96,311 | $49,430 | $53,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,607 | -5,793 | -6,165 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,373 | $84,008 | $90,146 | $49,430 | $53,235 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,635 | $25,773 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,950 | $11,300 | $11,700 | $5,075 | $5,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,875 | $6,225 | $6,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,607 | -5,793 | -6,165 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1565 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 44% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3675 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Parking Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Parking Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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