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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: $50,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,311

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $49,800
Base Invoice $32,750 $46,314
Premium Package 3,350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 500 650
iPod integration 400  
Sunshades, second row 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Convenience Package   580
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated steering wheel   225
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Premium Package 3,050  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 455 605
iPod integration 365  
Sunshades, second row 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Convenience Package   539
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated steering wheel   209
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Options (change) 13,945 13,475
Options (change) 12,736 12,533
Destination 825 925
Total Price $50,170 $64,200
Total Invoice $46,311 $59,772

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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: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,280
Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6200hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$50,170$64,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,170$58,635
Total Invoice$46,311$59,772
Adjustments for Features0-5,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,311$54,591

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

Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,181

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

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,947 lb.4,751 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?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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