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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: $44,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,855

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $56,750
Base Invoice $31,465 $52,778
Premium Package 3,250  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 790
Satellite radio 595  
HD radio 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Lighting Package   970
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Premium Package 2,960  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 735
Satellite radio 540  
HD radio 450  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Lighting Package   902
Leather seating surfaces   1,628
Options (change) 9,470 10,180
Options (change) 8,615 9,469
Destination 775 875
Total Price $44,445 $67,805
Total Invoice $40,855 $63,122

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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: $17,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,273
Model Year20072010
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)205/55-16255/50-19
Total Price$44,445$67,805
Adjustments for Features0-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$62,440
Total Invoice$40,855$63,122
Adjustments for Features0-4,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,855$58,128

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

Model Year20072010
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 
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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,994

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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 Year20072010
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 Weight3,682 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 in55.9 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested197558%
Total Not Requested144042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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