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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: $46,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,090

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $34,680 $44,640 $51,645
Sport Package 1,650    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
BMW Assist 750    
Premium Package 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Proximity key 500   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690
Multicontour front seats   780 780
Lighting Package   890 890
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Satellite radio   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   2,390 2,390
Heated second row seats   1,190 690
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Sport Package 1,500    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 698 698
BMW Assist 685    
Premium Package 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Proximity key 455   1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642 642
Multicontour front seats   725 725
Lighting Package   828 828
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Satellite radio   465 465
Panoramic sunroof   2,223 2,223
Heated second row seats   1,107 642
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Options (change) 8,250 11,340 10,645
Options (change) 7,515 10,548 9,900
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $46,645 $60,115 $66,920
Total Invoice $43,090 $55,963 $62,320

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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: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,349
Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$46,645$60,115$66,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$55,255$61,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,080
Total Invoice$43,090$55,963$62,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,524-5,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,090$51,439$57,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,680

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

Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,430$7,290$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,524-5,201

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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 Year20122006
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.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 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 ft315.3 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57560%
Total Not Requested39040%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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