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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: $54,025

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,855

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,950 $42,100
Base Invoice $39,695 $39,153
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Sunshades, second row 250 300
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
AWD   2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Proximity key   1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   650
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Sunshades, second row 230 279
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
AWD   2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Proximity key   1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   604
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 10,150 25,085
Options (change) 9,235 23,327
Destination 925 875
Total Price $54,025 $68,060
Total Invoice $49,855 $63,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,350
Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$54,025$68,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,025$65,750
Total Invoice$49,855$63,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,855$61,205

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

Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,170$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,150

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

Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length182.1 in203.0 in
Width71.3 in75.7 in
Height56.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested264038%
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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