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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,420

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350R500328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $35,400
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $32,750
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390  
Heated front seats 690   500
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Proximity key   1,080 500
Steering-linked headlights     800
Premium Package     3,350
Sport Package     1,650
6-speed manual     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 430
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223  
Heated front seats 642   455
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Proximity key   1,004 455
Steering-linked headlights     730
Premium Package     3,050
Sport Package     1,500
6-speed manual     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 10,840 9,955 8,620
Options (change) 10,083 9,258 7,845
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $59,615 $66,230 $44,845
Total Invoice $55,498 $61,678 $41,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,437
Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350R500328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$59,615$66,230$44,845
Adjustments for Features-4,985-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,630$60,520$44,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0
Total Invoice$55,498$61,678$41,420
Adjustments for Features-4,641-5,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,857$56,360$41,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,503$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350R500328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,340$8,065$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,985$5,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,641-5,3180

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in178.2 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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 cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57560%
Total Not Requested39040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested267594%
Total Not Requested1756%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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