Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 vs Winnebago Vista 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 with the same 7.3L V8 engine but very different lengths and price points. 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 ceiling, three slides, queen bed, full bath, 320Ah house bank, 25-gal LP, 5,500W generator, 30A shore, 75/60/40 gal fresh/grey/black tanks. Newmar's spec includes Ford 7.3L V8 335 HP. MSRP $237,720.
The Winnebago Vista 34R is 35.42 ft (4.5 ft longer) on the same 22,000 lb GVWR and Ford F-53 chassis. It uses a king Murphy bed and dinette workstation, full bath, theater seating, solar prep, generator prep, 50A shore power, 74/42/42 gal fresh/grey/black tanks plus 18-gal LP. MSRP $208,885, $28,835 less than the Newmar.
Verdict: the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 wins on cargo capacity (3,200 lb documented), three slides, the 320Ah house bank specified, 5,500W generator and Newmar's Class A quality reputation. The Winnebago Vista 34R wins on length (+4.5 ft of living space), the king Murphy bed with workstation conversion, 50A shore (vs 30A), theater seating and $28,835 lower MSRP.
Side-by-side specs
| Newmar Bay Star Sport 3014 | Winnebago Vista 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 interior
- Newmar Class A pedigree at this gas tier
Where Winnebago Vista 34R wins
- $28,835 cheaper at $208,885
- 4.5 ft longer for more living space
- King Murphy bed plus dinette workstation
- 50A shore (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's gas Class A build quality at the entry-level coach price matters more than length. The three slides give meaningful interior expansion in 30.92 ft, the 3,200 lb cargo capacity gives gear margin, the 320Ah house bank handles boondock loads, and the 5,500W generator is properly sized for the coach. The 80-in interior ceiling and Class A diesel-equivalent fit-and-finish from Newmar deliver luxury features at gas Class A pricing.
Pick the Winnebago Vista 34R if…
Choose the Winnebago Vista 34R if length, modern features and value drive the buy. At $208,885 ($28,835 less than the Bay Star Sport 3014), 35.42 ft of length, a king Murphy bed plus dinette workstation, 50A shore power and theater seating, the Vista 34R is a Class A gas value proposition. The Ford 7.3L V8 with TorqShift 6-speed is the same powertrain, so your operating costs are similar - you just get more coach for less money.
Frequently asked
What is the price difference?
$28,835: Bay Star Sport 3014 at $237,720 vs Vista 34R at $208,885.
Which is longer?
Vista 34R at 35.42 ft is 4.5 ft longer than Bay Star Sport 3014 at 30.92 ft.
Which has 50A shore power?
Only the Vista 34R. The Bay Star Sport 3014 is 30A shore power.