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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: $45,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $52,690
Base Invoice $34,680 $49,002
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Xenon HID headlights   985
Heated steering wheel   225
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated front seats   750
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Roof rack   250
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Xenon HID headlights   916
Heated steering wheel   209
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated front seats   698
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Roof rack   232
Options (change) 7,600 7,620
Options (change) 6,920 7,088
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,995 $61,185
Total Invoice $42,495 $56,965

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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: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,295
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$45,995$61,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,995$57,775
Total Invoice$42,495$56,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,495$53,790

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

Model Year20122012
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 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
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, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,175

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

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length178.2 in203.1 in
Width71.5 in77.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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 ft315.2 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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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