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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: $85,645

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $37,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,500 $63,500
Advanced Lighting Package 1,500  
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated second row seats 580  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,150
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Executive Package   3,500
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Semi-automated parking system   500
255/35YR19   1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Advanced Lighting Package 1,395  
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated second row seats 539  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 7,415
Wood trim 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Executive Package   3,185
LED headlights   1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Semi-automated parking system   455
255/35YR19   1,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Options (change) 15,010 21,150
Options (change) 13,960 19,240
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $123,560 $85,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,844
Model Year20212016
ModelE-Class3-Series
TrimAMG E63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$123,560$85,645
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,285$85,645

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

Model Year20212016
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,800$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5190

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

Model Year20212016
ModelE-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length194.3 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,431 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 AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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