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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: $72,665 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | ||
| Difference: $3,860 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $67,646 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | ||
| Difference: $4,164 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,150 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $48,500 | $61,595 |
| Second rear spoiler | 300 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 11,250 | |
| designo Edition | 4,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | |
| Heated second row seats | 620 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,300 | 1,080 |
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Second rear spoiler | 279 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 10,463 | |
| designo Edition | 4,557 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 505 |
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | |
| Heated second row seats | 577 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,209 | 995 |
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 19,590 | 10,030 |
| Options (change) | 18,221 | 9,220 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $72,665 | $76,525 |
| Total Invoice | $67,646 | $71,810 |
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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: $9,110 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,051 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T9 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $72,665 | $76,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,415 | $76,525 |
| Total Invoice | $67,646 | $71,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,887 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,759 | $71,810 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Automated lane change | $300 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active safety seat bolsters | $0 | |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Second rear spoiler | $150 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,125 | $3,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,250 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,887 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,793 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Active safety seat bolsters | 0 | No |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | 0 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3825 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 4150 | 52% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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