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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: $70,570

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $70,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,160

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $66,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCL-Class
TrimM3CL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $137,500
Base Invoice $52,160 $127,875
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
iPod integration 400 425
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
iPod integration 365 395
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,945 425
Options (change) 10,875 395
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $70,570 $141,400
Total Invoice $65,160 $131,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,527
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCL-Class
TrimM3CL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,570$141,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,570$133,825
Total Invoice$65,160$131,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,160$124,687

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCL-Class
TrimM3CL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,665$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,058

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class features.

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCL-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in116.3 in
Length181.1 in199.4 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height54.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft312.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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