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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: $57,575

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820132013
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 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $34,080 $39,880
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050        
Premium 3 Package 9,500 9,500        
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   380    
Wood trim     0 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Front sport buckets       2,500    
AMG Premium Package       3,600    
Premium Package         3,100 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         875 875
Technology Package         3,100 3,100
Sport Line         2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Package         1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228 1,228      
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977        
Premium 3 Package 8,835 8,835        
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   353    
Wood trim     0 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Front sport buckets       2,325    
AMG Premium Package       3,348    
Premium Package         2,820 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         795 795
Technology Package         2,820 2,820
Sport Line         2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Package         1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Options (change) 15,800 16,180 6,370 8,540 19,800 17,200
Options (change) 14,696 14,987 5,925 7,942 18,040 15,670
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $69,745 $76,075 $78,965 $113,935 $57,575 $61,275
Total Invoice $64,935 $70,759 $73,508 $106,029 $53,045 $56,475

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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: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,537
Model Year201820182018201820132013
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
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,745$76,075$78,965$113,935$57,575$61,275
Adjustments for Features-5,750-7,575-5,750-9,1500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,995$68,500$73,215$104,785$57,575$60,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$9,220$40,790$0$2,550
Total Invoice$64,935$70,759$73,508$106,029$53,045$56,475
Adjustments for Features-5,353-7,046-5,353-8,5150-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,582$63,713$68,155$97,514$53,045$55,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,131$8,573$37,932$0$2,370

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

Model Year201820182018201820132013
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 $1000  
Automated lane change$300$300 $300  
Cruise control  $150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 $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
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0    
Around view cameras$500$500 $500$500$500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0 $0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 $150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Drift mode   $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 $200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
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
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
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  
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 $350$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  
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$11,775$13,600$11,775$15,175$6,025$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$7,575$5,750$9,150$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,353-7,046-5,353-8,5150-1,060

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

Model Year20182013
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.3,361 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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested377554%
Total Not Requested320046%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested377554%
Total Not Requested320046%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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