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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: $54,345

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,655

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $43,450 $42,680
Base Invoice $40,655 $39,692
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium III Package   8,600
Obstacle detection, rear   760
Heating Package   1,360
Lighting Package   900
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
Adaptive cruise control   3,150
Voice control for nav and audio   500
CD changer, remote   440
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 651
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Premium III Package   7,998
Obstacle detection, rear   707
Heating Package   1,265
Lighting Package   837
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Leather seating surfaces   1,432
Adaptive cruise control   2,930
Voice control for nav and audio   465
CD changer, remote   409
Options (change) 9,900 18,950
Options (change) 9,005 17,624
Destination 995 775
Total Price $54,345 $62,405
Total Invoice $50,655 $58,091

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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: $7,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year20152007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17
Total Price$54,345$62,405
Adjustments for Features0-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,345$61,985
Total Invoice$50,655$58,091
Adjustments for Features0-391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,655$57,700

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

Model Year20152007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,030$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-391

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

Model Year20152007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.1 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5020%
Total Not Requested20080%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304055%
Total Not Requested247545%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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