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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: $70,630

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $32,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,210

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $30,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $93,550
Base Invoice $51,150 $87,002
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400 425
Obstacle detection, rear 380 1,120
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 2   4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365 395
Obstacle detection, rear 345 1,042
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Package 2   3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 13,055 6,090
Options (change) 11,885 5,664
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $70,630 $103,115
Total Invoice $65,210 $96,141

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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: $27,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,390
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,630$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,630$98,245
Total Invoice$65,210$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-4,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,210$91,600

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

Model Year20102008
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 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$3,480$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,541

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

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in193.0 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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