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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: $54,485

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $4,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $42,680
Base Invoice $43,415 $39,692
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,540
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Multicontour Seats   790
Heating Package   1,360
Premium II Package   5,800
Lighting Package   900
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   3,150
Voice control for nav and audio   500
CD changer, remote   440
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 707
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 651
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,432
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Multicontour Seats   735
Heating Package   1,265
Premium II Package   5,394
Lighting Package   837
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Adaptive cruise control   2,930
Voice control for nav and audio   465
CD changer, remote   409
Options (change) 7,540 16,940
Options (change) 6,935 15,755
Destination 995 775
Total Price $54,485 $60,395
Total Invoice $51,345 $56,222

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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: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,791
Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17
Total Price$54,485$60,395
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,515$60,395
Total Invoice$51,345$56,222
Adjustments for Features-9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,431$56,222

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

Model Year20182007
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 partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
Compass$0 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,795$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9140

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

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,856 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

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested250067%
Total Not Requested125033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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