Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019

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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: $56,085

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,805

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $45,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $42,530
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Sunshades, second row 300 250
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated second row seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Track Handling Package   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505
iPod integration 349  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Sunshades, second row 279 230
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Heated front seats   460
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated second row seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Track Handling Package   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 24,330 10,090
Options (change) 22,625 9,280
Destination 875 995
Total Price $67,305 $56,085
Total Invoice $62,653 $52,805

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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: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,117
Model Year20082019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,305$56,085
Adjustments for Features-1,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,445$56,085
Total Invoice$62,653$52,805
Adjustments for Features-1,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,922$52,805

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

Model Year20082019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,380$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7310

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

Model Year20082019
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 Weight4,829 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested264038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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