Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML500325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $31,665
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,900
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Satellite radio 500 500 595
Heated front seats 690   500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475
Proximity key   1,080 500
Sport Package (AWD)     1,200
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,640
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Satellite radio 465 465 540
Heated front seats 642   455
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 430
Proximity key   1,004 455
Sport Package (AWD)     1,090
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Options (change) 13,260 11,150 9,320
Options (change) 12,335 10,372 8,480
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $53,785 $60,425 $44,615
Total Invoice $50,078 $56,252 $40,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,297
Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML500325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8215hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$53,785$60,425$44,615
Adjustments for Features-2,085-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,700$58,065$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0
Total Invoice$50,078$56,252$40,840
Adjustments for Features-1,941-2,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,137$54,055$40,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML500325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,750$7,025$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,941-2,1970

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested280075%
Total Not Requested92525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 cover75Yes
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 net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 cover75Yes
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 net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested270094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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