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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,625 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||
| Difference: $10,800 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,835 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||
| Difference: $10,417 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | M-Class |
| Trim | 328i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,450 | $48,500 |
| Base Invoice | $38,315 | $45,105 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 3,750 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | |
| Sunroof | 1,290 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 3,488 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 642 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | |
| Options (change) | 7,250 | 11,150 |
| Options (change) | 6,595 | 10,372 |
| Destination | 925 | 775 |
| Total Price | $49,625 | $60,425 |
| Total Invoice | $45,835 | $56,252 |
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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: $11,280 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,860 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | M-Class |
| Trim | 328i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/33 MPG | 14/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $49,625 | $60,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,145 | $60,425 |
| Total Invoice | $45,835 | $56,252 |
| Adjustments for Features | -443 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,392 | $56,252 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | M-Class |
| Trim | 328i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,105 | $6,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $480 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -443 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,780 lb. | 4,743 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 42% |
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