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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: $71,020

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $27,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $95,900
Base Invoice $50,640 $89,187
Technology Package 3,250  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 400  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Technology Package 2,960  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
iPod integration 365  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 955  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,045 3,000
Options (change) 12,780 2,790
Destination 825 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,020 $99,805
Total Invoice $65,545 $92,882

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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: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,977
Model Year20092013
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,020$99,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,020$96,195
Total Invoice$65,545$92,882
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,545$89,522

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

Model Year20092013
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,360

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,693 lb.4,277 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%

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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