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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: $71,500

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $34,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,025

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $32,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $97,950
Base Invoice $51,630 $91,094
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 1   3,250
Obstacle detection, rear   1,160
Convenience Package 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,079
Options (change) 13,425 4,410
Options (change) 12,220 4,101
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $71,500 $105,835
Total Invoice $66,025 $98,670

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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: $29,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,324
Model Year20112010
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)180, 8510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,500$105,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,500$101,200
Total Invoice$66,025$98,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,025$94,349

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

Model Year20112010
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
Remote app$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,321

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

Model Year20112010
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.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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