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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: $52,495

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,515

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,000
Base Invoice $43,415 $40,920
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 770
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated front seats 500 710
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium II Package   5,650
Interior Appearance Package   510
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 716
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Heated front seats 460 660
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Premium II Package   5,254
Interior Appearance Package   474
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 5,550 13,545
Options (change) 5,105 12,595
Destination 995 875
Total Price $52,495 $58,420
Total Invoice $49,515 $54,390

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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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,809
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350 / ML320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17
Total Price$52,495$58,420
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,505$58,420
Total Invoice$49,515$54,390
Adjustments for Features-9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,581$54,390

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

Model Year20182008
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
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,455$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9340

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.0 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in71.5 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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220059%
Total Not Requested152541%
Interior Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%

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