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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: $45,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,395

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,490 $37,150
Base Invoice $43,236 $34,380
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 750 500
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Proximity key 1,140 500
AWD 2,500  
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Roof rails   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 698 455
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Proximity key 1,060 455
AWD 2,325  
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Roof rails   90
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,400 7,840
Options (change) 13,392 7,140
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $60,865 $45,865
Total Invoice $56,603 $42,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,683
Model Year20112011
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$60,865$45,865
Adjustments for Features-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,075$45,865
Total Invoice$56,603$42,395
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,078$42,395

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

Model Year20112011
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5250

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,817 lb.3,947 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested174068%
Total Not Requested82532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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