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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: $49,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,265

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $42,100
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,153
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,200
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Premium II Package   7,850
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
Proximity key   1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   650
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Sunshades, second row   300
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,046
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package 2,140  
Premium II Package   7,300
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
Proximity key   1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   604
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Sunshades, second row   279
Options (change) 10,700 18,430
Options (change) 9,690 17,138
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,095 $61,405
Total Invoice $45,265 $57,166

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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: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,228
Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$49,095$61,405
Adjustments for Features0-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,095$56,385
Total Invoice$45,265$57,166
Adjustments for Features0-4,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,265$52,493

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

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,145$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,673

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

Model Year20122008
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 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360063%
Total Not Requested215037%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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