BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Mercedes-Benz CLK 2008

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,715

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,177

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $4,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $55,150
Base Invoice $52,160 $51,290
Technology Package 3,250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium III Package   1,000
Premium II Package   1,100
Premium I Package   2,250
Heated front seats   710
Proximity key   1,110
Navigation system   2,290
Satellite radio   520
Technology Package 2,960  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium III Package   930
Premium II Package   1,024
Premium I Package   2,092
Heated front seats   660
Proximity key   1,032
Navigation system   2,130
Satellite radio   484
Options (change) 12,445 9,690
Options (change) 11,325 9,012
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,070 $65,715
Total Invoice $65,610 $61,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,073
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$71,070$65,715
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,680$65,715
Total Invoice$65,610$61,177
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,250$61,177

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesCLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length181.1 in183.2 in
Width70.2 in68.5 in
Height54.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested111558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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