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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: $49,420

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,590

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $44,000
Base Invoice $32,750 $40,920
Premium Package 3,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 770
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Heated front seats 500 710
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,200
Proximity key 500 1,110
iPod integration 400 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Premium II Package   5,650
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Premium Package 3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 716
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Heated front seats 455 660
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,046
Proximity key 455 1,032
iPod integration 365 349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 660
Premium II Package   5,254
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 13,195 13,035
Options (change) 12,015 12,121
Destination 825 875
Total Price $49,420 $57,910
Total Invoice $45,590 $53,916

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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: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,152
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6215hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-17
Total Price$49,420$57,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,420$55,575
Total Invoice$45,590$53,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,590$51,742

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

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
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 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,055$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174

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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 Year20092008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length178.2 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,817 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 surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%

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