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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: $72,480 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $36,245 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,920 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $34,259 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $107,800 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $100,254 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 14,405 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 13,115 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $72,480 | $108,725 |
| Total Invoice | $66,920 | $101,179 |
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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: $29,035 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,549 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $72,480 | $108,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,480 | $101,515 |
| Total Invoice | $66,920 | $101,179 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,920 | $94,469 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | M3 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | $4,215 | $11,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,710 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 4,420 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 | 57.1 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 | 56.5 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 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 11% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
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