| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $48,000 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||
| Difference: $9,910 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,305 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||
| Difference: $9,611 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $44,000 | $35,700 |
| Base Invoice | $40,920 | $33,025 |
| Premium II Package | 5,650 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 770 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Heated front seats | 710 | 500 |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | 500 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,400 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,375 | |
| Roof rails | 100 | |
| Premium II Package | 5,254 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 716 | 685 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | 455 |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | 455 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,135 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 930 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,305 | |
| Roof rails | 90 | |
| Options (change) | 13,035 | 11,425 |
| Options (change) | 12,121 | 10,405 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $57,910 | $48,000 |
| Total Invoice | $53,916 | $44,305 |
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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: $7,525 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,390 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 215hp V6 D | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 23/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $57,910 | $48,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,385 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,525 | $48,000 |
| Total Invoice | $53,916 | $44,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,221 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,695 | $44,305 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,440 | $5,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,385 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,221 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| 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 | 71.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,817 lb. | 3,947 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 / ML320
| Premium II 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 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 42% |
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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 19% |
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