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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: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,875

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328i328dR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $44,640 $51,645
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
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
Proximity key       1,080
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Cold Weather Package 730 730    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 642 642
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
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
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 5,450 5,450 11,340 10,645
Options (change) 4,960 4,960 10,548 9,900
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $49,095 $50,595 $60,115 $66,920
Total Invoice $45,875 $47,255 $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: $10,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,753
Model Year2016201620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328i328dR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$49,095$50,595$60,115$66,920
Adjustments for Features-1000-460-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,995$50,595$59,655$65,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$6,080
Total Invoice$45,875$47,255$55,963$62,320
Adjustments for Features-930-428-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,782$47,255$55,535$61,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$5,681

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

Model Year2016201620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim328i328dR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,255$7,715$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$460$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-428-1,104

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

Model Year20162006
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length182.0 in203.0 in
Width71.3 in75.7 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,842 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 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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