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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: $51,575

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,625

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,700 $42,950
Base Invoice $42,501 $39,695
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Lighting Package 970  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 740  
Heated second row seats 610  
Heated steering wheel 220  
AWD 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   950
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,628  
Lighting Package 902  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 688  
Heated second row seats 567  
Heated steering wheel 205  
AWD 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   865
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820
Options (change) 15,750 7,700
Options (change) 14,649 7,005
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $61,425 $51,575
Total Invoice $57,125 $47,625

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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: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,044
Model Year20102014
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$61,425$51,575
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,935$51,575
Total Invoice$57,125$47,625
Adjustments for Features-4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,669$47,625

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

Model Year20102014
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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$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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,215$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4560

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

Model Year20102014
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.3,755 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested219064%
Total Not Requested122536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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