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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: $50,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,311

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,800 $35,400
Base Invoice $46,314 $32,750
Premium 1 Package 4,030  
Convenience Package 580  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Proximity key 650 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Cold Weather Package   900
Premium Package   3,350
Sport Package   2,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Sunshades, second row   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 1 Package 3,748  
Convenience Package 539  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Proximity key 605 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Cold Weather Package   820
Premium Package   3,050
Sport Package   1,856
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Sunshades, second row   230
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 13,475 13,945
Options (change) 12,533 12,736
Destination 925 825
Total Price $64,200 $50,170
Total Invoice $59,772 $46,311

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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: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,280
Model Year20152009
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$64,200$50,170
Adjustments for Features-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,635$50,170
Total Invoice$59,772$46,311
Adjustments for Features-5,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,591$46,311

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

Model Year20152009
ModelM-Class3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTEC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,890$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1810

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,751 lb.3,947 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 ML250 BlueTEC

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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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)250No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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