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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: $59,035

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $40,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,515

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $37,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim330iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $94,990
Base Invoice $42,530 $88,341
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 850  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Heated second row seats 350 620
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Track Handling Package 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Heated second row seats 320 577
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Track Handling Package 2,115  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 13,040 4,035
Options (change) 11,990 3,753
Destination 995 875
Total Price $59,035 $99,900
Total Invoice $55,515 $92,969

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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: $37,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,695
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim330iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$59,035$99,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,035$96,935
Total Invoice$55,515$92,969
Adjustments for Features0-2,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,515$90,210

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

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Trim330iML63 AMG
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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
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
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Chronometer $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,225$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,759

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

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,868 lb.4,752 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 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
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-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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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