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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: $53,200

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $45,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,040

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $94,990
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $88,341
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 2,100
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500  
Sport Line   1,950  
Heated steering wheel     225
Heated second row seats     620
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,953
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475  
Sport Line   1,775  
Heated steering wheel     209
Heated second row seats     577
Options (change) 15,425 16,075 2,945
Options (change) 14,035 14,645 2,739
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $53,200 $60,150 $98,810
Total Invoice $49,040 $55,450 $91,955

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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: $36,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,581
Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$53,200$60,150$98,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,200$58,525$89,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$0
Total Invoice$49,040$55,450$91,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,498-8,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,040$53,952$83,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,912$0

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

Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
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$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$4,150$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,498-8,334

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

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length182.5 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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