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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: $46,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,840

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $44,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $92,590 $34,500
Base Invoice $86,109 $31,740
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   3,350
Sport Package   1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   3,050
Sport Package   1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 11,295
Options (change) 0 10,275
Destination 875 825
Total Price $93,465 $46,620
Total Invoice $86,984 $42,840

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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: $38,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,741
Model Year20112008
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine503hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
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$93,465$46,620
Adjustments for Features-7,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,510$46,620
Total Invoice$86,984$42,840
Adjustments for Features-7,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,581$42,840

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

Model Year20112008
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$11,155$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4030

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

Model Year20112008
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 328i

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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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