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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $66,820 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $27,594 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,715 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $26,263 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $86,600 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $80,538 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 1,100 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | |
| Satellite radio | 699 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Navigation system | 1,240 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 1,023 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | |
| Satellite radio | 650 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Navigation system | 1,153 | |
| Options (change) | 10,895 | 5,339 |
| Options (change) | 9,915 | 4,965 |
| Destination | 825 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $66,820 | $94,414 |
| Total Invoice | $61,715 | $87,978 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,184 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,017 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 480, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $66,820 | $94,414 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,820 | $92,004 |
| Total Invoice | $61,715 | $87,978 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,246 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,715 | $85,732 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,190 | $5,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,246 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 4,069 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 28% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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