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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,045 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $6,740 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,420 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $6,658 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $35,400 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $32,750 |
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | 3,350 |
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 690 | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 475 |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 500 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,650 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | 3,050 |
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | 685 |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |
| Heated front seats | 642 | 455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 430 |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 455 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,260 | 11,150 | 10,820 |
| Options (change) | 12,335 | 10,372 | 9,845 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 825 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $47,045 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $43,420 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,404 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $47,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,495 | -3,770 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,290 | $56,655 | $47,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,365 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $43,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,254 | -3,510 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,824 | $52,742 | $43,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,918 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,500 | $6,775 | $3,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,495 | $3,770 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,254 | -3,510 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 3,463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
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