Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019

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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: $51,035

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $15,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,160

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,690 $45,000
Base Invoice $49,002 $42,530
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Heated front seats 750 500
Blind spot warning system 600 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear 744 690
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Heated front seats 698 460
Blind spot warning system 558 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Options (change) 12,620 5,040
Options (change) 11,738 4,635
Destination 875 995
Total Price $66,185 $51,035
Total Invoice $61,615 $48,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,608
Model Year20122019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$66,185$51,035
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,275$51,035
Total Invoice$61,615$48,160
Adjustments for Features-8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,768$48,160

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

Model Year20122019
ModelR-Class3-Series
TrimR350330i
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 
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 
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 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,115$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8470

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

Model Year20122019
ModelR-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.1 in182.0 in
Width77.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,050 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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