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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: $50,185

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $10,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iM340iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $42,100
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated second row seats 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package     910
Heating Package     1,370
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Premium II Package     7,850
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     650
Proximity key     1,110
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 660
Heated front seats 460 460  
Heated second row seats 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Lighting Package     846
Heating Package     1,274
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Premium II Package     7,300
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     604
Proximity key     1,032
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Options (change) 8,440 6,690 17,885
Options (change) 7,765 6,155 16,631
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $50,185 $61,685 $60,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,341
Model Year202020202008
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iM340iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4382hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$50,185$61,685$60,860
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,185$61,435$58,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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

Model Year202020202008
Model3-Series3-SeriesR-Class
Trim330iM340iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$7,980$8,230$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-2,197

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

Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in126.6 in
Length185.7 in203.0 in
Width71.9 in75.7 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285050%
Total Not Requested290050%

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