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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: $48,515

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,801

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $47,270
Base Invoice $34,380 $43,961
Premium Package 1,900  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Proximity key 500 650
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
App support 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
AWD   2,500
Premium Package 1,730  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Proximity key 455 605
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
App support 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,441
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 10,490 15,675
Options (change) 9,546 14,579
Destination 875 905
Total Price $48,515 $63,850
Total Invoice $44,801 $59,445

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,603
Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$48,515$63,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,515$58,435
Total Invoice$44,801$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,801$54,404

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

Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML350
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
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,041

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

Model Year20112013
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.5,038 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
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 devices0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%

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