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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: $44,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,475

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $49,300
Base Invoice $31,740 $45,849
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 3,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 500  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500 740
Obstacle detection, rear 350 790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,430
Panoramic sunroof   1,070
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 3,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 455  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455 688
Obstacle detection, rear 320 735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,330
Panoramic sunroof   995
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 8,695 11,600
Options (change) 7,910 10,788
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,020 $61,775
Total Invoice $40,475 $57,512

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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: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,707
Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350
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)205/55-16255/50-19
Total Price$44,020$61,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,020$56,050
Total Invoice$40,475$57,512
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,475$52,182

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

Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350
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 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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$3,455$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,330

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

Model Year20082010
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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested112539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested182556%
Total Not Requested144044%

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