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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: $45,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,705

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $31,740 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Package 3,350 6,150 3,750
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,200    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750 750
Navigation system 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 690  
Proximity key 500   1,080
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Lighting Package   890 890
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Satellite radio   500 500
Premium Package 3,050 5,720 3,488
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,090    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642 642
Obstacle detection, rear 320 698 698
Navigation system 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 642  
Proximity key 455   1,004
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Lighting Package   828 828
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Satellite radio   465 465
Options (change) 10,045 13,260 11,150
Options (change) 9,140 12,335 10,372
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $45,370 $53,785 $60,425
Total Invoice $41,705 $50,078 $56,252

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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: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year200820062006
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$45,370$53,785$60,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$50,125$56,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,365
Total Invoice$41,705$50,078$56,252
Adjustments for Features0-3,408-3,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,705$46,670$52,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,919

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

Model Year200820062006
Model3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Total Value of Features$2,990$6,650$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,408-3,663

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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 Year20082006
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length178.2 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,624 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 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 link100No
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 Requested267594%
Total Not Requested1756%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested280075%
Total Not Requested92525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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