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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: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,285

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $49,800
Base Invoice $43,415 $46,314
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 second row seats 350 620
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Around view cameras   320
Proximity key   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
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 second row seats 320 577
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Around view cameras   298
Proximity key   605
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Options (change) 10,740 16,635
Options (change) 9,875 15,473
Destination 995 925
Total Price $57,685 $67,360
Total Invoice $54,285 $62,712

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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: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,134
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$57,685$67,360
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,685$67,045
Total Invoice$54,285$62,712
Adjustments for Features0-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,285$62,419

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

Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim328dML250 BlueTEC
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293

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

Model Year20182015
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.4,751 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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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