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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: $80,275

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
TrimM3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $96,100
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,600
Multicontour front seats   1,100
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,488
Multicontour front seats   1,023
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 9,380 10,095
Options (change) 8,625 9,389
Destination 995 905
Total Price $80,275 $107,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,878
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
TrimM3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$80,275$107,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,275$101,545

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
TrimM3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
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
Metal pedals $75
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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,169

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.8 in
Length185.7 in189.1 in
Width71.9 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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