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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: $45,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 3,250 2,550    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
HD radio 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970 970
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Premium 1 Package     4,390  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 2,960 2,320    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Cold Weather Package 910 910    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
HD radio 450 450    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 902 902
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Premium 1 Package     4,083  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 12,145 10,745 6,460 970
Options (change) 11,050 9,770 6,008 902
Destination 775 775 905 905
Total Price $45,320 $50,420 $79,365 $97,775
Total Invoice $41,635 $46,335 $73,873 $90,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,560
Model Year2007200720132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,320$50,420$79,365$97,775
Adjustments for Features0-350-7,175-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$50,070$72,190$93,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$20,835
Total Invoice$41,635$46,335$73,873$90,994
Adjustments for Features0-322-6,678-4,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,635$46,013$67,195$86,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0$19,378

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

Model Year2007200720132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,390$10,215$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$7,175$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-6,678-4,421

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

Model Year20072013
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length178.2 in194.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested160069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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