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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,090

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $60,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,365

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $57,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim325i330iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $93,550
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $87,002
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,120
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Proximity key 500 500  
Premium Package 2     4,035
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,042
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,046
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Proximity key 455 455  
Premium Package 2     3,753
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Options (change) 12,495 10,995 7,865
Options (change) 11,370 10,000 7,315
Destination 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $44,090 $48,290 $104,890
Total Invoice $40,365 $44,180 $97,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,591
Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim325i330iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,090$48,290$104,890
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$48,040$98,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$40,365$44,180$97,792
Adjustments for Features0-229-5,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,365$43,951$91,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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

Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim325i330iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,390$1,640$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-5,836

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

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in193.0 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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