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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: $66,420

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $42,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,355

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $40,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,400 $54,850
Base Invoice $97,092 $50,640
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   2,000
Sunroof   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,820
Sunroof   955
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 3,980 9,445
Options (change) 3,702 8,590
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $109,375 $66,420
Total Invoice $101,789 $61,355

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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: $33,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,677
Model Year20182009
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$109,375$66,420
Adjustments for Features-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,965$66,420
Total Invoice$101,789$61,355
Adjustments for Features-8,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,032$61,355

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

Model Year20182009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,400$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7570

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

Model Year20182009
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
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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