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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: $35,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 3,250 2,550 3,900 2,500
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595    
HD radio 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 2,960 2,320 3,627 2,325
Cold Weather Package 910 910    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540    
HD radio 450 450    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 12,145 10,745 5,000 2,500
Options (change) 11,050 9,770 4,650 2,325
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $45,320 $50,420 $81,145 $112,395
Total Invoice $41,635 $46,335 $75,535 $104,597

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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: $28,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,849
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
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$81,145$112,395
Adjustments for Features0-350-7,575-10,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$50,070$73,570$101,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$28,175
Total Invoice$41,635$46,335$75,535$104,597
Adjustments for Features0-322-7,051-9,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,635$46,013$68,484$94,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0$26,202

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

Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i335iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $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
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  
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,490$10,715$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$7,575$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-7,051-9,911

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

Model Year20072018
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?
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

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%
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

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?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested52532%
Total Not Requested110068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

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