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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: $49,495

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,245

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,240 $43,450
Base Invoice $46,537 $40,655
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Heated front seats 750 500
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Steering-linked headlights   900
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Heated front seats 698 455
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Steering-linked headlights   820
Options (change) 12,645 5,050
Options (change) 11,948 4,595
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $62,210 $49,495
Total Invoice $57,810 $46,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,674
Model Year20112015
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$62,210$49,495
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,175$49,495
Total Invoice$57,810$46,245
Adjustments for Features-1,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,919$46,245

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
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 
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 
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
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
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,165$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8910

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in182.1 in
Width77.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.3,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
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
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested159066%
Total Not Requested82534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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