Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2021

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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: $49,794

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $43,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Obstacle detection, rear 770 750 750 750
iPod integration 375      
Heated second row seats 595 350 350 350
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 716 690 690 690
iPod integration 349      
Heated second row seats 553 320 320 320
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 5,560 8,250 8,250 6,500
Options (change) 5,170 7,590 7,590 5,980
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $93,435 $50,495 $49,794 $62,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,344
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$93,435$50,495$49,794$62,195
Adjustments for Features-5,4150-125-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,020$50,495$49,669$61,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$12,276

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

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$11,180$5,765$5,890$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$0$125$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0390-12-28

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

Model Year20082021
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.2 in
Length188.5 in185.7 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height71.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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