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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: $46,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,540

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $52,750
Base Invoice $31,465 $49,058
Premium Package 3,250  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,200
Proximity key 500 1,110
Obstacle detection, rear 350 770
iPod integration 400 375
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Premium II Package   5,550
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Premium Package 2,960  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,046
Proximity key 455 1,032
Obstacle detection, rear 320 716
iPod integration 365 349
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 660
Premium II Package   5,162
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 11,370 11,225
Options (change) 10,300 10,439
Destination 775 875
Total Price $46,345 $64,850
Total Invoice $42,540 $60,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,239
Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18
Total Price$46,345$64,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$60,990
Total Invoice$42,540$60,372
Adjustments for Features0-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,540$56,779

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

Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
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 partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,593

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length178.2 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.4,795 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 in55.0 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 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested157543%

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