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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: $51,745

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $52,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,671

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $98,400
Base Invoice $34,680 $91,512
Premium Package 1,900  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
App support 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package 2,350 580
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Heated second row seats   620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium Package 1,730  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
App support 230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package 2,140 539
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Heated second row seats   577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 13,350 5,340
Options (change) 12,096 4,967
Destination 895 925
Total Price $51,745 $104,665
Total Invoice $47,671 $97,404

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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: $40,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,552
Model Year20122015
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)180, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/45-20
Total Price$51,745$104,665
Adjustments for Features0-12,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,745$92,650
Total Invoice$47,671$97,404
Adjustments for Features0-11,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,671$86,223

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

Model Year20122015
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$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 
Around view cameras $500
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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$3,175$15,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,181

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

Model Year20122015
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 Headroom37.4 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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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