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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: $46,894

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $12,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim330i330eM340iM3R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $48,000 $55,500
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350   1,190 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Executive Package       4,100    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0 1,490 1,490
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Satellite radio         500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,050 1,050
Proximity key           1,080
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 642 642
Heated front seats 460 460 460      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320   1,107 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 0    
Executive Package       3,770    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0 1,386 1,386
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Satellite radio         465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls         976 976
Proximity key           1,004
Options (change) 5,350 5,350 3,600 4,650 10,440 9,745
Options (change) 4,920 4,920 3,310 4,275 9,711 9,063
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,595 $46,894 $59,295 $75,545 $59,215 $66,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,285
Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim330i330eM340iM3R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 1680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$47,595$46,894$59,295$75,545$59,215$66,020
Adjustments for Features0-125-250-2,990-3,150-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$46,769$59,045$72,555$56,065$62,145
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$25,786$0$6,080

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

Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim330i330eM340iM3R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player   $0  
Handwriting recognition   $200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet   $150  
Media drive   $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Navigation system   $600  
S Voice support   $0  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information   $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,265$5,390$8,130$8,290$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$250$2,990$3,150$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-18-209-2,932-3,609

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

Model Year20212006
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.4,842 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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested80033%
Total Not Requested160067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
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 cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested50052%
Total Not Requested46548%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested30058%
Total Not Requested21542%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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