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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: $56,300

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,885

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328i335iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $98,400
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $91,512
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,950
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
App support 250 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Multicontour front seats     1,100
Heated second row seats     620
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,814
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
App support 230 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Multicontour front seats     1,023
Heated second row seats     577
Options (change) 18,525 15,925 3,670
Options (change) 16,880 14,510 3,414
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $56,300 $60,000 $102,995
Total Invoice $51,885 $55,315 $95,851

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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: $37,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,004
Model Year201320132015
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 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$56,300$60,000$102,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-9,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,300$58,850$93,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$51,885$55,315$95,851
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-8,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,885$54,255$86,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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

Model Year201320132015
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
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 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,650$12,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-8,962

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

Model Year20132015
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%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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