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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: $57,685

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,285

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $48,990
Base Invoice $43,415 $45,561
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 850  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Heated second row seats 350 620
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 780  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Heated second row seats 320 577
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 10,740 16,355
Options (change) 9,875 15,212
Destination 995 875
Total Price $57,685 $66,220
Total Invoice $54,285 $61,648

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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: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,361
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$57,685$66,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,625$66,220
Total Invoice$54,285$61,648
Adjustments for Features-9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,287$61,648

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

Model Year20182012
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,800$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9980

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

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length182.0 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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