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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: $52,245

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,755

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,240 $44,150
Base Invoice $46,537 $41,300
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated front seats 750 500
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Navigation system   1,950
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Package   1,700
Driver Assistance Package   950
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated front seats 698 455
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Navigation system   1,775
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Premium Package   1,545
Driver Assistance Package   865
Options (change) 14,945 7,100
Options (change) 14,087 6,460
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $64,510 $52,245
Total Invoice $59,949 $48,755

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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: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,161
Model Year20112016
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$64,510$52,245
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,475$52,245
Total Invoice$59,949$48,755
Adjustments for Features-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,916$48,755

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

Model Year20112016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
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
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
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
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,965$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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

Model Year20112016
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in182.0 in
Width77.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.3,885 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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested204062%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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