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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 328i   
Difference: $18,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,395

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,240 $37,150
Base Invoice $46,537 $34,380
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated front seats 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Proximity key   500
Roof rails   100
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated front seats 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Proximity key   455
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 14,480 7,840
Options (change) 13,654 7,140
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $64,045 $45,865
Total Invoice $59,516 $42,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,930
Model Year20112011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$64,045$45,865
Adjustments for Features-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,535$45,865
Total Invoice$59,516$42,395
Adjustments for Features-4,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,325$42,395

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

Model Year20112011
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition 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 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,065$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1910

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

Model Year20112011
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in178.2 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested184056%
Total Not Requested142544%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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