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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: $50,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML450 Hybrid328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,790 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $51,885 $39,275 $40,655
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Lighting Package 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated front seats 750    
Heated second row seats 620    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Proximity key 1,140    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Lighting Package 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Heated front seats 698    
Heated second row seats 577    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Proximity key 1,060    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Options (change) 11,020 7,700 7,700
Options (change) 10,249 7,005 7,005
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $67,685 $50,645 $52,145
Total Invoice $63,009 $47,275 $48,655

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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: $16,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,789
Model Year201120152015
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML450 Hybrid328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionB8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$67,685$50,645$52,145
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,570$50,545$52,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$63,009$47,275$48,655
Adjustments for Features-1,038-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,971$47,182$48,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML450 Hybrid328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,765$6,750$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-930

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight5,227 lb.4,045 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 ML450 Hybrid

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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested194076%
Total Not Requested62524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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