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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: $27,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Premium Package 3,250 2,550   4,200  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Proximity key 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Premium Package 2,960 2,320   3,906  
Cold Weather Package 910 910      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Proximity key 455 455      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 12,145 10,745 4,350 5,300 0
Options (change) 11,050 9,770 4,046 4,929 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $45,320 $50,420 $72,825 $81,075 $109,825
Total Invoice $41,635 $46,335 $67,793 $75,465 $102,202

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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: $22,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,494
Model Year20072007201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,320$50,420$72,825$81,075$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,010-7,575-9,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$50,070$67,815$73,500$100,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$5,685$33,010
Total Invoice$41,635$46,335$67,793$75,465$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-322-4,664-7,051-8,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,635$46,013$63,129$68,414$93,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0$5,285$30,698

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

Model Year20072007201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,015$8,675$11,240$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,010$7,575$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-4,664-7,051-8,375

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

Model Year20072017
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.4,035 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?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
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 CLS400

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested52529%
Total Not Requested130071%

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