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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: $57,935

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,515

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,532

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Model Year20142018
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,790 $45,950
Base Invoice $44,445 $43,415
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Premium 1 Package 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 600
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
AWD 2,500  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Around view cameras 320  
Proximity key 650  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 620 350
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Luxury Design   0
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   850
Premium Tier   2,900
Executive Tier   3,100
Blind spot warning system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Premium 1 Package 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 550
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
AWD 2,325  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Around view cameras 298  
Proximity key 605  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 577 320
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Luxury Design   0
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   780
Premium Tier   2,670
Executive Tier   2,850
Blind spot warning system   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 21,155 10,990
Options (change) 19,677 10,105
Destination 925 995
Total Price $69,870 $57,935
Total Invoice $65,047 $54,515

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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: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,378
Model Year20142018
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$57,935
Adjustments for Features-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,705$57,935
Total Invoice$65,047$54,515
Adjustments for Features-1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,893$54,515

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

Model Year20142018
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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$7,765$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1540

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

Model Year20142018
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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