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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: $48,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,355

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $37,150
Base Invoice $39,990 $34,380
Lighting Package 900  
Trim Package 1,750  
Premium III Package 11,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 700 500
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Roof rack 200  
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Roof rails   100
Lighting Package 837  
Trim Package 1,628  
Premium III Package 10,997  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500
iPod integration 339  
Heated front seats 651 455
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Roof rack 186  
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 17,440 10,050
Options (change) 16,219 9,100
Destination 775 875
Total Price $61,215 $48,075
Total Invoice $56,984 $44,355

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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: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,630
Model Year20072011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,215$48,075
Adjustments for Features-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,845$48,075
Total Invoice$56,984$44,355
Adjustments for Features-4,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,985$44,355

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

Model Year20072011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,615$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9990

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

Model Year20072011
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 Weight4,939 lb.3,947 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

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 surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cargo net40No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested337561%
Total Not Requested219039%

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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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