Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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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: $44,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $47,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $44,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $91,050 $34,600
Base Invoice $84,676 $31,665
Premium Package   2,900
Sport Package (AWD)   1,200
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Premium Package   2,640
Sport Package (AWD)   1,090
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 0 9,320
Options (change) 0 8,480
Destination 875 695
Total Price $91,925 $44,615
Total Invoice $85,551 $40,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,090
Model Year20102006
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine503hp V8215hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$91,925$44,615
Adjustments for Features-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,885$44,615
Total Invoice$85,551$40,840
Adjustments for Features-5,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,930$40,840

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

Model Year20102006
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,390$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6210

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

Model Year20102006
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height70.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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