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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: $45,865

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $13,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,980

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $13,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $34,600
Base Invoice $39,153 $31,665
Lighting Package 910  
Premium II Package 7,850  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Roof rack 245  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200
Proximity key 1,110 500
Sunshades, second row 300 250
Heated front seats 710 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Satellite radio   595
Lighting Package 846  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Roof rack 228  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,000
Proximity key 1,032 455
Sunshades, second row 279 230
Heated front seats 660 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 430
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 16,745 10,570
Options (change) 15,571 9,620
Destination 875 695
Total Price $59,720 $45,865
Total Invoice $55,599 $41,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,551
Model Year20082006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$59,720$45,865
Adjustments for Features-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,425$45,865
Total Invoice$55,599$41,980
Adjustments for Features-3,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,531$41,980

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

Model Year20082006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,425$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0680

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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 Year20082006
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 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345060%
Total Not Requested230040%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested250087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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