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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,355

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $47,650
Base Invoice $31,465 $44,315
Premium Package 3,250  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 500 1,130
Heated front seats 500 720
Satellite radio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 500  
iPod integration 400  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Premium II Package   7,850
Roof rack   245
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Premium Package 2,960  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Proximity key 455 1,051
Heated front seats 455 670
Satellite radio 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 450  
iPod integration 365  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Premium II Package   7,300
Roof rack   228
Panoramic sunroof   976
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 8,920 12,365
Options (change) 8,115 11,499
Destination 775 875
Total Price $43,895 $60,890
Total Invoice $40,355 $56,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,529
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18
Total Price$43,895$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$54,655
Total Invoice$40,355$56,689
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,355$50,884

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

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,705$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,805

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length178.2 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in75.7 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested256555%

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