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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: $65,640

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,100

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500   
Difference: $4,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $54,350
Base Invoice $55,470 $50,546
Premium Package 4,350 2,200
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Comfort Package   990
Lighting Package   990
Sport suspension (upgrade)   210
Satellite radio   500
Heated front seats   690
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   2,240
Premium Package 3,960 2,046
Cold Weather Package 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Comfort Package   921
Lighting Package   921
Sport suspension (upgrade)   195
Satellite radio   465
Heated front seats   642
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   2,083
Options (change) 8,900 10,515
Options (change) 8,105 9,779
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,195 $65,640
Total Invoice $65,770 $61,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,926
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8302hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$71,195$65,640
Adjustments for Features-8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,390$65,640
Total Invoice$65,770$61,100
Adjustments for Features-7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,026$61,100

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

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCLK
TrimM3CLK500
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
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,180$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7440

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

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,715 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested84026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Comfort 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested91553%
Total Not Requested80047%

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