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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: $56,300

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,885

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $34,080 $39,880
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225      
Around view cameras 320 320 320      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790      
Premium Package         3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         875 875
Sport Line         2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
App support         250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814 1,730 1,730
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209      
Around view cameras 298 298 298      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735      
Premium Package         2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         795 795
Sport Line         2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
App support         230 230
Options (change) 14,895 14,895 8,935 3,670 18,525 15,925
Options (change) 13,854 13,854 8,451 3,414 16,880 14,510
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,620 $64,120 $72,760 $102,995 $56,300 $60,000
Total Invoice $61,093 $59,698 $67,873 $95,851 $51,885 $55,315

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,246
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,620$64,120$72,760$102,995$56,300$60,000
Adjustments for Features-5,330-3,630-6,130-9,6300-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,290$60,490$66,630$93,365$56,300$58,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$6,340$33,075$0$2,550
Total Invoice$61,093$59,698$67,873$95,851$51,885$55,315
Adjustments for Features-4,962-3,380-5,718-8,9620-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,131$56,318$62,155$86,889$51,885$54,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$6,024$30,758$0$2,370

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

Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700  
RWD $0  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,780$7,080$9,580$13,080$3,450$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$3,630$6,130$9,630$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,962-3,380-5,718-8,9620-1,060

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

Model Year20152013
ModelM-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.0 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 Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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