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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: $52,545

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,030

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $46,490
Base Invoice $41,300 $43,236
Premium Package 1,700  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,780
Cold Weather Package 800  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
AWD   2,500
Premium Package 1,545  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,655
Cold Weather Package 730  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 7,400 15,020
Options (change) 6,735 13,969
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $52,545 $61,485
Total Invoice $49,030 $57,180

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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: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,743
Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$52,545$61,485
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$61,485
Total Invoice$49,030$57,180
Adjustments for Features-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,437$57,180

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

Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350
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
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,950$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930

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

Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.0 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,885 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested194076%
Total Not Requested62524%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-900 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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