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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: $51,695 BMW 3-Series 328d | ||
| Difference: $8,055 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,245 BMW 3-Series 328d | ||
| Difference: $7,383 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $44,000 | $43,450 |
| Base Invoice | $40,920 | $40,655 |
| Premium III Package | 8,600 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 770 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Heated front seats | 710 | 500 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,000 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |
| Premium III Package | 7,998 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 716 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | 455 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 930 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | |
| Options (change) | 14,875 | 7,250 |
| Options (change) | 13,833 | 6,595 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Total Price | $59,750 | $51,695 |
| Total Invoice | $55,628 | $48,245 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,243 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 215hp V6 D | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $59,750 | $51,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,225 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,525 | $51,695 |
| Total Invoice | $55,628 | $48,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,140 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,488 | $48,245 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,915 | $7,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,225 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,140 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,817 lb. | 3,755 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2690 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 2775 | 51% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| 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% |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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