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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: $87,895

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $32,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,275

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $29,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,400 $65,500
Base Invoice $97,092 $61,595
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,150
Heated second row seats 580  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Driving Assistance Package   500
Executive Package   4,100
Competition Package   4,750
Individual Extended Merino Leather   2,550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 7,500
Heated second row seats 539  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Driving Assistance Package   460
Executive Package   3,770
Competition Package   4,370
Individual Extended Merino Leather   2,345
Apple CarPlay support   275
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 15,010 21,400
Options (change) 13,960 19,685
Destination 995 995
Total Price $120,405 $87,895
Total Invoice $112,047 $82,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,096
Model Year20182018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20265/30-20
Total Price$120,405$87,895
Adjustments for Features-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,380$87,895
Total Invoice$112,047$82,275
Adjustments for Features-4,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,371$82,275

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,525$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6760

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,515 lb.3,575 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 AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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