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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: $45,965

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $56,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,070

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $53,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim325iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $98,400
Base Invoice $31,665 $91,512
Premium Package 2,900  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio 595  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Convenience Package   580
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium Package 2,640  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Satellite radio 540  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Convenience Package   539
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 10,670 3,620
Options (change) 9,710 3,367
Destination 695 925
Total Price $45,965 $102,945
Total Invoice $42,070 $95,804

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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: $46,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,948
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim325iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/45-20
Total Price$45,965$102,945
Adjustments for Features0-10,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$92,430
Total Invoice$42,070$95,804
Adjustments for Features0-9,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,070$86,018

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

Model Year20062015
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,786

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

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.8 in
Length178.2 in189.1 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.0 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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