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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: $51,035

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,160

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $12,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $50,240
Base Invoice $42,530 $46,537
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Blind spot warning system 500 600
Heated front seats 500 750
Premium 2 Package   6,050
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 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Blind spot warning system 460 558
Heated front seats 460 698
Premium 2 Package   5,627
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) 5,040 14,270
Options (change) 4,635 13,273
Destination 995 875
Total Price $51,035 $65,385
Total Invoice $48,160 $60,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,680
Model Year20192011
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$51,035$65,385
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,035$64,475
Total Invoice$48,160$60,685
Adjustments for Features0-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,160$59,840

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

Model Year20192011
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iR350
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
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 
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
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-845

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

Model Year20192011
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length182.0 in203.0 in
Width71.3 in77.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.4,949 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 330i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested204062%
Total Not Requested122538%

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