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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: $51,700

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $39,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,700

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $90,100
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $83,793
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Heated second row seats       610
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795 795  
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Heated second row seats       567
Options (change) 13,925 11,325 11,325 610
Options (change) 12,695 10,325 10,325 567
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $51,700 $55,400 $61,900 $91,585
Total Invoice $47,700 $51,130 $57,110 $85,235

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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: $32,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,899
Model Year2013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H503hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18295/40-20
Total Price$51,700$55,400$61,900$91,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,225-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,700$54,250$60,675$84,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$8,975$0
Total Invoice$47,700$51,130$57,110$85,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-1,130-6,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,700$50,069$55,980$78,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,369$8,280$0

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

Model Year2013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,550$3,625$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,225$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-1,130-6,636

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

Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.5 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.072.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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