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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: $42,865

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $18,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,250

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,650 $34,600
Base Invoice $44,315 $31,665
Premium II Package 7,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 720 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Proximity key 1,130 500
Roof rack 245  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package   2,900
Satellite radio   595
Sunshades, second row   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Premium II Package 7,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Heated front seats 670 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Proximity key 1,051 455
Roof rack 228  
Navigation system   1,820
Premium Package   2,640
Satellite radio   540
Sunshades, second row   230
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Options (change) 12,365 7,570
Options (change) 11,499 6,890
Destination 875 695
Total Price $60,890 $42,865
Total Invoice $56,689 $39,250

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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: $13,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,054
Model Year20092006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$60,890$42,865
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,180$42,865
Total Invoice$56,689$39,250
Adjustments for Features-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,304$39,250

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

Model Year20092006
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350 / R320325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,165$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3850

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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 Year20092006
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested192541%
Total Not Requested274059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%

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