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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: $49,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $52,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $96,100
Base Invoice $31,740 $89,373
Sport Package 1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Sport Package 1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 13,695 4,140
Options (change) 12,410 3,851
Destination 825 905
Total Price $49,020 $101,145
Total Invoice $44,975 $94,129

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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: $39,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,540
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/45-20
Total Price$49,020$101,145
Adjustments for Features0-12,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,020$88,665
Total Invoice$44,975$94,129
Adjustments for Features0-11,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,975$82,515

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

Model Year20082013
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
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
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
Total Value of Features$3,200$15,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,614

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

Model Year20082013
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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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