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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: $49,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $34,500
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $31,740
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   350
Proximity key 650 650   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Driver Assistance Package     1,950  
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
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Heated front seats       500
iPod integration       400
HD radio       350
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   320
Proximity key 605 605   455
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Driver Assistance Package     1,814  
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
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Heated front seats       455
iPod integration       365
HD radio       315
Options (change) 11,450 11,450 4,140 13,695
Options (change) 10,650 10,650 3,851 12,410
Destination 905 905 905 825
Total Price $59,625 $71,155 $101,145 $49,020
Total Invoice $55,516 $66,239 $94,129 $44,975

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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: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,300
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$59,625$71,155$101,145$49,020
Adjustments for Features-4,555-6,905-12,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,070$64,250$88,665$49,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,595$0
Total Invoice$55,516$66,239$94,129$44,975
Adjustments for Features-4,241-6,428-11,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,275$59,811$82,515$44,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$31,240$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,055$10,405$15,980$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$6,905$12,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,241-6,428-11,6140

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

Model Year20132008
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in108.7 in
Length189.1 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height70.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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