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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: $47,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $51,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,340

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $48,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $94,990
Base Invoice $31,740 $88,341
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 500  
iPod integration 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 455  
iPod integration 365  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 11,895 3,190
Options (change) 10,775 2,967
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,220 $99,055
Total Invoice $43,340 $92,183

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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: $39,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,810
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/45-20
Total Price$47,220$99,055
Adjustments for Features0-11,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$87,200
Total Invoice$43,340$92,183
Adjustments for Features0-11,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,340$81,150

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

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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$2,725$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,033

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,815 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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