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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: $51,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,135

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $37,500
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $34,680
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225  
Proximity key 650 650   500
Heated second row seats 620 620 620  
Driver Assistance Package     1,950  
Steering-linked headlights       900
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,900
Sport Package       1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Cold Weather Package       900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Auto-dimming headlights       250
App support       250
Roof rails       100
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   685
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209  
Proximity key 605 605   455
Heated second row seats 577 577 577  
Driver Assistance Package     1,814  
Steering-linked headlights       820
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Sport Package       1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Cold Weather Package       820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Auto-dimming headlights       230
App support       230
Roof rails       90
Options (change) 12,295 12,295 4,985 12,750
Options (change) 11,436 11,436 4,637 11,560
Destination 905 905 905 895
Total Price $60,470 $72,000 $101,990 $51,145
Total Invoice $56,302 $67,025 $94,915 $47,135

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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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,382
Model Year2013201320132012
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, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$60,470$72,000$101,990$51,145
Adjustments for Features-4,065-6,415-11,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,405$65,585$90,000$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,595$0
Total Invoice$56,302$67,025$94,915$47,135
Adjustments for Features-3,785-5,972-11,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,517$61,053$83,757$47,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$31,240$0

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

Model Year2013201320132012
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 
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 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
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 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,415$9,765$15,340$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$6,415$11,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,785-5,972-11,1580

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

Model Year20132012
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 in37.4 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 devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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