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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: $52,545

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,030

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,490 $44,150
Base Invoice $43,236 $41,300
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 750  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 1,140  
AWD 2,500  
Navigation system   1,950
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   950
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,320
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 698  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 1,060  
AWD 2,325  
Navigation system   1,775
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   730
Driver Assistance Package   865
Options (change) 15,020 7,400
Options (change) 13,969 6,735
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $61,485 $52,545
Total Invoice $57,180 $49,030

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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: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,743
Model Year20112016
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$61,485$52,545
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,485$51,910
Total Invoice$57,180$49,030
Adjustments for Features0-593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,180$48,437

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

Model Year20112016
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-593

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.0 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.3,885 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

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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