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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: $60,145

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,935

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,800 $43,450
Base Invoice $46,314 $40,655
Premium 1 Package 4,030  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
designo Package 4,900  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Around view cameras 320  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   950
Luxury Line   2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,748  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
designo Package 4,557  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 865
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Around view cameras 298  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Semi-automated parking system   455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   865
Luxury Line   2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 18,815 15,700
Options (change) 17,500 14,285
Destination 925 995
Total Price $69,540 $60,145
Total Invoice $64,739 $55,935

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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: $8,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,650
Model Year20152015
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,540$60,145
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,300$60,145
Total Invoice$64,739$55,935
Adjustments for Features-1,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,585$55,935

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

Model Year20152015
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328d
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1540

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

Model Year20152015
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,751 lb.3,755 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 ML250 BlueTEC

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%
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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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