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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: $51,245

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,350

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $1,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328d330iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $36,968 $45,105
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Lighting Package     890 890
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Satellite radio     500 500
Proximity key       1,080
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 642 642
Heated front seats 460 460 642  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Lighting Package     828 828
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Satellite radio     465 465
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 13,260 11,150
Options (change) 5,335 5,335 12,335 10,372
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $52,745 $51,245 $53,785 $60,425
Total Invoice $49,745 $48,350 $50,078 $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 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year2018201820062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328d330iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$52,745$51,245$53,785$60,425
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,5050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,340$49,740$53,785$60,150
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$6,365
Total Invoice$49,745$48,350$50,078$56,252
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,4200-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,420$46,930$50,078$55,996
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$0$5,918

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

Model Year2018201820062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim328d330iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$8,230$8,330$6,825$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,505$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,325-1,4200-256

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

Model Year20182006
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.0 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.4,624 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested280075%
Total Not Requested92525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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