Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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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: $52,495

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,515

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350 / ML320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,000 $45,950
Base Invoice $40,920 $43,415
Premium II Package 5,650  
Interior Appearance Package 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 770 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Heated front seats 710 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium II Package 5,254  
Interior Appearance Package 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 716 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505
iPod integration 349  
Heated front seats 660 460
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 13,545 5,550
Options (change) 12,595 5,105
Destination 875 995
Total Price $58,420 $52,495
Total Invoice $54,390 $49,515

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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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,809
Model Year20082018
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350 / ML320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$58,420$52,495
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,420$51,505
Total Invoice$54,390$49,515
Adjustments for Features0-934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,390$48,581

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

Model Year20082018
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350 / ML320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 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
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-934

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

Model Year20082018
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.0 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height71.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220059%
Total Not Requested152541%
Interior Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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