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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: $42,315

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,925

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,690 $34,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $31,740
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 350
Heated front seats 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 750
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Power front seats   995
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
HD radio   350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 320
Heated front seats 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 685
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Power front seats   905
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
HD radio   315
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,705 6,990
Options (change) 6,237 6,360
Destination 875 825
Total Price $60,270 $42,315
Total Invoice $56,114 $38,925

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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: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,882
Model Year20122008
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$60,270$42,315
Adjustments for Features-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,570$42,315
Total Invoice$56,114$38,925
Adjustments for Features-5,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,807$38,925

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
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 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3070

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.1 in178.2 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,463 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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