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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: $45,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,360

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $47,650
Base Invoice $34,680 $44,315
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Proximity key 500 1,130
Sunshades, second row 250  
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium II Package   7,850
Roof rack   245
Heated front seats   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Proximity key 455 1,051
Sunshades, second row 230  
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium II Package   7,300
Roof rack   228
Heated front seats   670
Panoramic sunroof   976
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 7,450 12,365
Options (change) 6,785 11,499
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,845 $60,890
Total Invoice $42,360 $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: $9,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,199
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
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$45,845$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,845$55,380
Total Invoice$42,360$56,689
Adjustments for Features0-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,360$51,559

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

Model Year20122009
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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, 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$3,780$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,130

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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 Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested241552%
Total Not Requested225048%

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