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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: $54,260

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,080

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $14,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $40,250
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $38,115
Premium 3 Package 9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600  
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Special order charge 250 250      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700 700      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380  
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Front sport buckets       2,500  
AMG Premium Package       3,600  
Convenience Tier         1,750
Obstacle detection, rear         600
Sunshade, rear, power         575
Executive Tier         3,100
Premium Tier         2,900
Wireless charging station         500
Luxury Design         0
Driving Assistance Package         500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200
Heated steering wheel         190
Blind spot warning system         500
Apple CarPlay support         300
Premium 3 Package 8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348  
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228 1,228    
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 505
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Special order charge 233 233      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651 651      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707  
Sunshades, second row   291 353 353  
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Front sport buckets       2,325  
AMG Premium Package       3,348  
Convenience Tier         1,610
Obstacle detection, rear         550
Sunshade, rear, power         530
Executive Tier         2,850
Premium Tier         2,670
Wireless charging station         460
Luxury Design         0
Driving Assistance Package         460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105
Heated steering wheel         175
Blind spot warning system         460
Apple CarPlay support         275
Options (change) 16,500 16,880 13,250 12,140 13,015
Options (change) 15,347 15,638 12,323 11,290 11,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $70,445 $76,775 $85,845 $117,535 $54,260
Total Invoice $65,586 $71,410 $79,906 $109,377 $51,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,038
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$70,445$76,775$85,845$117,535$54,260
Adjustments for Features-3,725-5,550-7,575-7,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,720$71,225$78,270$109,760$54,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$11,550$43,040$0
Total Invoice$65,586$71,410$79,906$109,377$51,080
Adjustments for Features-3,468-5,162-7,051-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,118$66,248$72,855$102,142$51,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$10,737$40,024$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$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$200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
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 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
MP3-compatible player    $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation    $50
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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
Heated front row armrests$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$10,550$12,575$12,775$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$5,550$7,575$7,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,468-5,162-7,051-7,2350

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

Model Year20182019
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in112.2 in
Length193.8 in185.7 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested267538%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested267538%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested230094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested146588%
Total Not Requested20012%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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