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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: $50,445

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $16,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,615

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $14,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR500330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,500 $45,000
Base Invoice $51,645 $42,530
Lighting Package 890  
Comfort Package 625  
Multicontour front seats 780  
Trim Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,390  
Heated second row seats 690 350
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050  
Convenience Tier   850
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Lighting Package 828  
Comfort Package 581  
Multicontour front seats 725  
Trim Package 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 505
Panoramic sunroof 2,223  
Heated second row seats 642 320
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976  
Convenience Tier   780
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 10,645 4,450
Options (change) 9,900 4,090
Destination 775 995
Total Price $66,920 $50,445
Total Invoice $62,320 $47,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,532
Model Year20062019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR500330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$66,920$50,445
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,660$50,445
Total Invoice$62,320$47,615
Adjustments for Features-1,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,147$47,615

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

Model Year20062019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR500330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
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 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1730

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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 Year20062019
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in182.0 in
Width75.7 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft353.0 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 R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%
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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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