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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,045

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $9,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,180

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $8,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimML350ML500228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $30,900 $41,300
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,950  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290   0
Lighting Package 890 890    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Heated front seats 690   500 500
Satellite radio 500 500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750    
Proximity key   1,080    
Technology Package     1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
225/40VR18     600  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Wood trim     350 0
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,685  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200   0
Lighting Package 828 828    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500
Heated front seats 642   455 455
Satellite radio 465 465    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698    
Proximity key   1,004    
Technology Package     1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
225/40VR18     545  
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Wood trim     320 0
Options (change) 13,260 11,150 10,200 5,400
Options (change) 12,335 10,372 9,285 4,915
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $53,785 $60,425 $44,045 $50,545
Total Invoice $50,078 $56,252 $41,180 $47,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,120
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimML350ML500228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,785$60,425$44,045$50,545
Adjustments for Features-1,910-2,1850-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,875$58,240$44,045$50,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$6,100
Total Invoice$50,078$56,252$41,180$47,210
Adjustments for Features-1,778-2,0340-374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,300$54,218$41,180$46,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$5,656

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimML350ML500228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,665$4,480$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$2,185$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,778-2,0340-374

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelM-Class2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in105.9 in
Length188.5 in174.7 in
Width75.2 in69.8 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested270584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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