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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: $56,320

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,985

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimE250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,650 $40,250
Base Invoice $48,965 $38,115
Premium 1 Package 4,180  
Parktronic Package 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Lighting Package 1,500 800
KEYLESS-GO Package 900  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,450
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Sunshades, second row 380  
AWD 2,500 2,000
Navigation system   1,950
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,450
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,887  
Parktronic Package 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 875
Lighting Package 1,395 735
KEYLESS-GO Package 837  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,335
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Sunshades, second row 353  
AWD 2,325 1,860
Navigation system   1,775
Cold Weather Package   735
Premium Package   2,255
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Semi-automated parking system   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 17,355 15,075
Options (change) 16,141 13,875
Destination 925 995
Total Price $70,930 $56,320
Total Invoice $66,031 $52,985

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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: $13,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,743
Model Year20162017
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)245/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$70,930$56,320
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,530$56,320
Total Invoice$66,031$52,985
Adjustments for Features-1,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,728$52,985

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

Model Year20162017
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,450$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20162017
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206571%
Total Not Requested85029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested255091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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