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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: $54,760

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $15,685

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $40,750 $54,000
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) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 350 350
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         600 600
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
Executive Tier         3,100 3,100
Premium Tier         2,900 2,900
Wireless charging station         500 500
Luxury Design         0 0
Driving Assistance Package         500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Heated steering wheel         190 190
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Apple CarPlay support         300 300
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) 670 670 670 670 505 505
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 320 320
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         550 550
Sunshade, rear, power         530 530
Executive Tier         2,850 2,850
Premium Tier         2,670 2,670
Wireless charging station         460 460
Luxury Design         0 0
Driving Assistance Package         460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105
Heated steering wheel         175 175
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Apple CarPlay support         275 275
Options (change) 16,500 16,880 13,250 12,140 13,015 11,265
Options (change) 15,347 15,638 12,323 11,290 11,970 10,360
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $70,445 $76,775 $85,845 $117,535 $54,760 $66,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,806
Model Year201820182018201820202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$70,445$76,775$85,845$117,535$54,760$66,260
Adjustments for Features-3,725-5,550-7,575-7,7750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,720$71,225$78,270$109,760$54,760$66,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$11,550$43,040$0$11,250

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

Model Year201820182018201820202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$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$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300  
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  
Sunshades, second row $125$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$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$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$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$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$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
S Voice support    $0$0
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 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation    $50$50
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$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$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  
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$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$5,550$7,575$7,775$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,468-5,162-7,051-7,2350-43

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

Model Year20182020
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested455065%
Total Not Requested242535%
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested455065%
Total Not Requested242535%
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
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
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
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%
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 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
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 map updates, three years0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
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
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 map updates, three years0Yes
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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