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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: $52,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
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 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $32,290 $39,190
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050        
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760    
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Special order charge 250 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Sport Package   0        
Sunshades, second row   380        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Wood trim     0 0    
Front sport buckets       2,500    
BMW Assist         650 650
Premium Package         3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package         1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Sport Line         2,500 1,700
Technology Package         2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
App support         250 250
Rearview camera         400 400
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical         900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228 1,228      
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977        
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707    
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Special order charge 233 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500
Sport Package   0        
Sunshades, second row   291        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Wood trim     0 0    
Front sport buckets       2,325    
BMW Assist         590 590
Premium Package         3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package         1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Sport Line         2,275 1,545
Technology Package         2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525
App support         230 230
Rearview camera         365 365
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical         820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 12,200 12,580 6,370 4,560 16,325 12,925
Options (change) 11,348 11,639 5,925 4,241 14,885 11,790
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $66,145 $72,475 $78,965 $109,955 $52,120 $56,220
Total Invoice $61,587 $67,411 $73,508 $102,328 $48,070 $51,875

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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: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,908
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,145$72,475$78,965$109,955$52,120$56,220
Adjustments for Features-4,950-6,775-7,800-8,00000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,195$65,700$71,165$101,955$52,120$56,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$9,970$40,760$0$4,100
Total Invoice$61,587$67,411$73,508$102,328$48,070$51,875
Adjustments for Features-4,609-6,302-7,261-7,44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,978$61,109$66,247$94,883$48,070$51,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,131$9,269$37,905$0$3,805

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

Model Year201820182018201820122012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125  $125$125
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 $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, passenger    $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
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
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200    
Ionizing air filtration$50$50    
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 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$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
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200    
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
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
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
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  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,275$11,100$12,125$12,325$4,325$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$6,775$7,800$8,000$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,609-6,302-7,261-7,44500

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,407 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

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 wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested187545%
Total Not Requested225055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

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 wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested187545%
Total Not Requested225055%
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%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

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