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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: $54,735

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,575

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $42,100
Base Invoice $43,415 $39,153
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Sunshades, second row 250 300
Heated front seats 500  
Heated second row seats 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium II Package   7,850
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
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
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Sunshades, second row 230 279
Heated front seats 460  
Heated second row seats 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Premium II Package   7,300
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
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) 7,790 21,930
Options (change) 7,165 20,393
Destination 995 875
Total Price $54,735 $64,905
Total Invoice $51,575 $60,421

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,803
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim328dR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp 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)225/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$54,735$64,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,735$63,785
Total Invoice$51,575$60,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,575$59,378

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

Model Year20182008
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,570$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,043

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

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,856 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

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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 camera200Yes
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 Requested380066%
Total Not Requested195034%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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