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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: $47,185

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $15,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelR-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimR350330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $40,750 $54,000
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Heated front seats 740 500 500
Heated steering wheel 220 190 190
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Heated front seats 688 460 460
Heated steering wheel 205 175 175
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Options (change) 12,240 5,440 3,690
Options (change) 11,384 5,005 3,395
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $62,415 $47,185 $58,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,548
Model Year201020202020
ModelR-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimR350330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,415$47,185$58,685
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,990$47,185$58,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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

Model Year201020202020
ModelR-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimR350330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$9,915$6,490$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1890-19

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

Model Year20102020
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in185.7 in
Width75.7 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 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 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested229070%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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