Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 vs Winnebago Sunstar 34R
2026 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two Ford F-53 gas Class A coaches built around the 7.3L V8 but with very different design priorities. The Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 is 30.92 ft, 18,800 lb dry on a 22,000 lb GVWR with 3,200 lb cargo capacity, 80-in interior, three slides, queen bed, full bath, 320Ah house bank, 25-gal LP, 5,500W generator, 30A shore power, 75/60/40 gal fresh/grey/black tanks. MSRP $237,720.
The Winnebago Sunstar 34R is 35.42 ft on the same 22,000 lb GVWR Ford F-53 chassis. The Sunstar uses a king Murphy bed and dinette workstation, full bath, theater seating, solar prep, generator prep, 50A shore, 74/42/42 gal fresh/grey/black plus 18-gal LP. MSRP $208,885, $28,835 less than the Newmar.
Verdict: the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 wins on three slides, 3,200 lb cargo capacity, the 320Ah house bank specified, the 5,500W generator and the Newmar build pedigree. The Winnebago Sunstar 34R wins on length (+4.5 ft), king Murphy bed plus dinette workstation, 50A shore (vs 30A), theater seating and $28,835 lower MSRP in this Class A segment.
Side-by-side specs
| Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 | Winnebago Sunstar 34R | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $237,720 | $208,885 |
| Length | 30'11" | 35'5" |
| Dry weight | 18,800 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 22,000 lbs | 22,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 6 |
| Slides | 3 | — |
| Fresh tank | 75 gal | 74 gal |
| Grey tank | 60 gal | 42 gal |
| Black tank | 40 gal | 42 gal |
| LP | 25 gal | 18 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | 5500W | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | queen | king |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 wins
- 3,200 lb cargo capacity documented
- 320Ah house bank specified
- 5,500W generator included
- Three slides for maximum living space
- Newmar Class A build pedigree
Where Winnebago Sunstar 34R wins
- $28,835 cheaper at $208,885
- 4.5 ft longer for more interior space
- King Murphy bed plus dinette workstation
- 50A shore power (vs 30A on Bay Star)
- Theater seating standard
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 if…
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 if Newmar build quality at this gas Class A price point matters more than absolute length. Three slides in 30.92 ft give surprising daytime space, 3,200 lb cargo capacity holds gear and pantry, the 320Ah house bank handles boondock loads, and the 5,500W generator is properly sized. The Newmar fit-and-finish in the Bay Star Sport delivers luxury features at the gas Class A entry-level price.
Pick the Winnebago Sunstar 34R if…
Choose the Winnebago Sunstar 34R if length, modern layout and value matter more than the brand badge. At $208,885 ($28,835 less than the Bay Star Sport 3014), 35.42 ft, a king Murphy bed plus dinette workstation, 50A shore and theater seating, the Sunstar 34R is the value Class A. Same Ford 7.3L V8 with TorqShift, same chassis, more coach for less money in this Class A segment.
Frequently asked
What is the price difference?
$28,835: Bay Star Sport 3014 at $237,720 vs Sunstar 34R at $208,885.
Which has more slides?
Bay Star Sport 3014 at 3 slides. The Sunstar 34R slide count is not specified on its sheet.
Is the Sunstar 34R the same as the Vista 34R?
They are sister coaches on the same Ford F53 chassis with very similar specs and layouts; the Sunstar is its sibling Class A in the Winnebago line.