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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: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,085

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $29,810 $35,790
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050        
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760    
Sport Package   0     1,600 1,600
Wood trim     0 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Front sport buckets       2,500    
Steering-linked headlights         800  
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Premium Package         3,250 2,550
Folding second row seats         475 475
Satellite radio         595 595
Proximity key         500 500
HD radio         500 500
Heated front seats         500 500
iPod integration         400 400
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228 1,228      
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977        
Premium 1 Package 3,442 3,442        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707    
Sport Package   0     1,455 1,455
Wood trim     0 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Front sport buckets       2,325    
Steering-linked headlights         730  
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Premium Package         2,960 2,320
Folding second row seats         430 430
Satellite radio         540 540
Proximity key         455 455
HD radio         450 450
Heated front seats         455 455
iPod integration         365 365
Obstacle detection, rear         320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 5,790 3,980 11,545 10,145
Options (change) 8,531 8,531 5,386 3,702 10,500 9,220
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $63,115 $69,065 $78,385 $109,375 $44,720 $49,820
Total Invoice $58,770 $64,303 $72,969 $101,789 $41,085 $45,785

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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: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,772
Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,115$69,065$78,385$109,375$44,720$49,820
Adjustments for Features-6,350-8,050-10,450-10,6500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,765$61,015$67,935$98,725$44,720$49,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$11,170$41,960$0$4,750
Total Invoice$58,770$64,303$72,969$101,789$41,085$45,785
Adjustments for Features-5,913-7,495-9,728-9,9110-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,857$56,808$63,241$91,878$41,085$45,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$10,384$39,021$0$4,378

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

Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Drift mode   $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player    $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Heated front row armrests$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,040$10,740$13,140$13,340$2,690$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$8,050$10,450$10,650$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,913-7,495-9,728-9,9110-322

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

Model Year20182007
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 Weight4,035 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 E300

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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