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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: $52,245

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,755

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $52,690
Base Invoice $41,300 $49,002
Navigation system 1,950  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Premium Package 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500 750
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Xenon HID headlights   985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Navigation system 1,775  
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Premium Package 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455 698
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Xenon HID headlights   916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 7,100 12,945
Options (change) 6,460 12,040
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $52,245 $64,960
Total Invoice $48,755 $60,367

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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: $12,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,579
Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$52,245$64,960
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,245$64,925
Total Invoice$48,755$60,367
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,755$60,334

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
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
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,930$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length182.0 in203.1 in
Width71.3 in77.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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