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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: $57,575

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $34,080 $39,880
Premium 3 Package 11,250 7,300    
Heated steering wheel 250      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Special order charge 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   380    
Premium Package     3,100 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers     875 875
Technology Package     3,100 3,100
Sport Line     2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Premium 3 Package 10,463 6,789    
Heated steering wheel 233      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Special order charge 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   353    
Premium Package     2,820 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers     795 795
Technology Package     2,820 2,820
Sport Line     2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Options (change) 14,710 9,020 19,800 17,200
Options (change) 13,683 8,389 18,040 15,670
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $67,785 $82,345 $57,575 $61,275
Total Invoice $63,108 $76,646 $53,045 $56,475

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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: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,942
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,785$82,345$57,575$61,275
Adjustments for Features-5,500-10,3500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,285$71,995$57,575$60,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,710$0$2,550
Total Invoice$63,108$76,646$53,045$56,475
Adjustments for Features-5,121-9,6340-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,987$67,012$53,045$55,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,025$0$2,370

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

Model Year2017201720132013
ModelE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300AMG E43328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,250$15,100$4,750$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$10,350$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,121-9,6340-1,060

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

Model Year20172013
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested397550%
Total Not Requested400050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested192540%
Total Not Requested285060%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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