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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: $57,445

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,040

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,790 $44,450
Base Invoice $44,445 $42,020
Premium 1 Package 3,920  
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Lighting Package 1,390 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Around view cameras 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,450
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 650  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,700
Navigation system   1,950
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,646  
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 875
Lighting Package 1,293 735
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Around view cameras 298  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,335
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 605  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,565
Navigation system   1,775
Cold Weather Package   735
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Semi-automated parking system   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 21,155 12,000
Options (change) 19,677 11,025
Destination 925 995
Total Price $69,870 $57,445
Total Invoice $65,047 $54,040

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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: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,434
Model Year20142017
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$69,870$57,445
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,255$57,445
Total Invoice$65,047$54,040
Adjustments for Features-5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,474$54,040

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

Model Year20142017
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight5,038 lb.3,856 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 ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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