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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,415

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $47,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $44,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim325iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $90,100
Base Invoice $31,665 $83,793
Premium Package 2,900  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio 595  
Premium Package 2,640  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio 540  
Options (change) 8,120 0
Options (change) 7,390 0
Destination 695 875
Total Price $43,415 $90,975
Total Invoice $39,750 $84,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,878
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim325iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16295/40-20
Total Price$43,415$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,415$84,485
Total Invoice$39,750$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,750$78,628

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

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim325iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,040

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

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length178.2 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%

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