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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: $56,425

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,040

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,950 $49,800
Base Invoice $39,695 $46,314
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,800
Cold Weather Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Around view cameras   320
Heated second row seats   620
Proximity key   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated steering wheel   225
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,604
Cold Weather Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Around view cameras   298
Heated second row seats   577
Proximity key   605
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated steering wheel   209
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Options (change) 12,550 15,535
Options (change) 11,420 14,450
Destination 925 925
Total Price $56,425 $66,260
Total Invoice $52,040 $61,689

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,402
Model Year20142015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$56,425$66,260
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,425$65,995
Total Invoice$52,040$61,689
Adjustments for Features0-247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,040$61,442

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

Model Year20142015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-247

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

Model Year20142015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length182.1 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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