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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: $59,035

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $40,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,515

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $37,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $94,990 $45,000
Base Invoice $88,341 $42,530
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Heated second row seats 620 350
Luxury Design   0
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   850
Premium Tier   2,900
Executive Tier   3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Track Handling Package   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Heated second row seats 577 320
Luxury Design   0
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   780
Premium Tier   2,670
Executive Tier   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Track Handling Package   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 4,035 13,040
Options (change) 3,753 11,990
Destination 875 995
Total Price $99,900 $59,035
Total Invoice $92,969 $55,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,695
Model Year20122019
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine518hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$99,900$59,035
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,935$59,035
Total Invoice$92,969$55,515
Adjustments for Features-2,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,210$55,515

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

Model Year20122019
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML63 AMG330i
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,190$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7590

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

Model Year20122019
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.0 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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