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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: $57,560

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,750

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $41,750
Base Invoice $47,802 $40,110
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Premium 1 Package 3,870  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Lighting Package 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Rear Seat Package 440  
AWD 2,500 2,000
Sunshades, second row 380  
Special order charge 250  
Proximity key 650  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625 350
Heated steering wheel 250 190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Shadow Sport Design   600
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   1,750
Premium Tier   2,900
Executive Tier   3,100
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Blind spot warning system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Premium 1 Package 3,599  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Lighting Package 1,395  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Rear Seat Package 409  
AWD 2,325 1,860
Sunshades, second row 353  
Special order charge 233  
Proximity key 605  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581 320
Heated steering wheel 233 175
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Shadow Sport Design   550
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   1,610
Premium Tier   2,670
Executive Tier   2,850
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Blind spot warning system   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 17,555 14,815
Options (change) 16,328 13,645
Destination 925 995
Total Price $69,880 $57,560
Total Invoice $65,055 $54,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,421
Model Year20142018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$69,880$57,560
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,930$57,560
Total Invoice$65,055$54,750
Adjustments for Features-8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,171$54,750

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

Model Year20142018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,225$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8840

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,409 lb.3,695 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 E250 BlueTEC

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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