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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: $50,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015201520152015
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $31,465 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Premium Package 3,250        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200        
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Cold Weather Package 750        
Navigation system 2,100        
Sport Package 1,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720  
HD radio 500        
Proximity key 500 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970 970 970  
Satellite radio 595        
iPod integration 400        
Sunshades, second row 250        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Convenience Package   580 580 490 580
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 1,950
Premium Package 2,960        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090        
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Cold Weather Package 685        
Navigation system 1,910        
Sport Package 1,455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670 670  
HD radio 450        
Proximity key 455 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902 902 902  
Satellite radio 540        
iPod integration 365        
Sunshades, second row 230        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Convenience Package   539 539 456 539
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 1,814
Options (change) 15,170 12,940 12,940 9,350 4,720
Options (change) 13,755 12,036 12,036 8,837 4,390
Destination 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $50,145 $63,665 $62,165 $73,175 $104,045
Total Invoice $45,995 $59,275 $57,880 $68,259 $96,827

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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: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,703
Model Year20072015201520152015
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$50,145$63,665$62,165$73,175$104,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-4,290-8,690-12,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,145$57,675$57,875$64,485$91,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$6,810$34,080
Total Invoice$45,995$59,275$57,880$68,259$96,827
Adjustments for Features0-5,577-3,994-8,106-11,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,995$53,698$53,886$60,153$85,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,455$31,692

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

Model Year20072015201520152015
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
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   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,575$8,565$6,865$11,265$14,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990$4,290$8,690$12,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,577-3,994-8,106-11,437

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

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,463 lb.4,752 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested56527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested56527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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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