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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: $62,225 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $6,430 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,385 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $6,530 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 Hybrid | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $57,100 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $53,103 | $45,860 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,380 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | |
| Lane departure warning | 875 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 875 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,073 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | |
| Lane departure warning | 814 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 795 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Options (change) | 10,630 | 11,650 |
| Options (change) | 9,887 | 10,600 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $68,655 | $62,225 |
| Total Invoice | $63,915 | $57,385 |
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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: $6,030 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,158 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 Hybrid | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 H | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/29 MPG | 25/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $68,655 | $62,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,255 | $62,225 |
| Total Invoice | $63,915 | $57,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | -372 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,543 | $57,385 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 Hybrid | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $5,000 | $4,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $400 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -372 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| 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 | 4,189 lb. | 3,860 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 E400 Hybrid
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2165 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 24% |
| 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 ActiveHybrid 3
| 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% |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| 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 | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 12% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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