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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,405

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $73,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $69,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim325Ci330CiCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $115,300 $153,000 $160,300 $213,200
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $107,229 $142,290 $149,079 $198,276
Sport Package 1,000 600        
Premium Package 2,000 2,200        
Cold Weather Package 750 750        
Steering-linked headlights 800 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350        
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Sport Package 910 545        
Premium Package 1,820 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 685 685        
Steering-linked headlights 730 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430        
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320        
Sunshade, rear, power 365 365        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Options (change) 9,410 7,760 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,570 7,065 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $42,405 $46,055 $116,205 $154,905 $163,805 $216,205
Total Invoice $38,840 $42,155 $108,134 $144,195 $152,584 $201,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,384
Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim325Ci330CiCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM5M6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$42,405$46,055$116,205$154,905$163,805$216,205
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,575-11,550-15,075-16,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,405$45,905$106,630$143,355$148,730$200,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$0$36,725$42,100$93,550
Total Invoice$38,840$42,155$108,134$144,195$152,584$201,281
Adjustments for Features0-137-8,910-10,751-14,042-14,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,840$42,018$99,224$133,444$138,542$186,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,178$0$34,220$39,318$87,138

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

Model Year200620062013201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim325Ci330CiCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking  $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,765$11,190$13,165$16,690$17,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,575$11,550$15,075$16,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-8,910-10,751-14,042-14,919

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

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesCL-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in116.3 in
Length176.7 in200.6 in
Width69.2 in73.7 in
Height53.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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