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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: $57,175

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $11,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,240

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $10,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $55,900
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $51,630
Second rear spoiler 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Auto-dimming headlights 250   250
Heated front seats 750   500
Satellite radio 460    
Premium 2 Package   3,700  
Wood trim   0 0
Sunshades, second row   380  
Convenience Package     2,900
Premium Package     2,500
Sunshade, rear, power     575
App support     250
Folding second row seats     475
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Second rear spoiler 279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Auto-dimming headlights 233   230
Heated front seats 698   455
Satellite radio 428    
Premium 2 Package   3,441  
Wood trim   0 0
Sunshades, second row   353  
Convenience Package     2,640
Premium Package     2,275
Sunshade, rear, power     525
App support     230
Folding second row seats     430
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 4,100 4,800 10,400
Options (change) 3,815 4,464 9,470
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,175 $78,125 $68,475
Total Invoice $53,240 $72,721 $63,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,511
Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$57,175$78,125$68,475
Adjustments for Features-1,585-10,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,590$67,765$68,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,175$0
Total Invoice$53,240$72,721$63,275
Adjustments for Features-1,476-9,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,764$63,078$63,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,314$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Second rear spoiler$150  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$15,025$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$10,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,476-9,6430

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

Model Year20172011
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in108.7 in
Length193.8 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested42522%
Total Not Requested150078%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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