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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: $48,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,851

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $18,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $37,500
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $34,680
Lighting Package 900 900 900  
Trim Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium III Package 11,825 11,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   550
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 700      
Heated second row seats 595 690 690  
Roof rack 200 200    
Adaptive cruise control     3,200 2,400
Premium Package       1,900
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Steering-linked headlights       900
Navigation system       2,150
Cold Weather Package       900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Proximity key       500
Roof rails       100
Lighting Package 837 837 837  
Trim Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium III Package 10,997 10,997    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   500
iPod integration 339 339 339  
Heated front seats 651      
Heated second row seats 553 642 642  
Roof rack 186 186    
Adaptive cruise control     2,976 2,135
Premium Package       1,730
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Steering-linked headlights       820
Navigation system       1,955
Cold Weather Package       820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Proximity key       455
Roof rails       90
Options (change) 17,035 16,430 5,155 10,500
Options (change) 15,842 15,280 4,794 9,510
Destination 775 775 775 895
Total Price $60,810 $67,705 $93,330 $48,895
Total Invoice $56,607 $63,020 $26,851 $45,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,225
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$60,810$67,705$93,330$48,895
Adjustments for Features-6,070-6,070-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,740$61,635$86,410$48,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,895$31,670$0
Total Invoice$56,607$63,020$26,851$45,085
Adjustments for Features-5,650-5,650-1,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,957$57,370$24,860$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$26,097$32,510$0$0

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

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,515$8,515$9,365$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$6,070$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,650-5,650-1,9910

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

Model Year20072012
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 Weight4,830 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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