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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: $52,195

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $45,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,130

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $94,900
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $88,257
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Lane departure warning     850
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Lane departure warning     791
Options (change) 16,400 13,000 1,820
Options (change) 14,945 11,850 1,693
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $52,195 $56,295 $97,595
Total Invoice $48,130 $51,935 $90,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,042
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,195$56,295$97,595
Adjustments for Features00-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,195$56,295$93,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$48,130$51,935$90,825
Adjustments for Features00-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,130$51,935$87,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,775$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,653

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

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in194.5 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested332588%
Total Not Requested47512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107569%
Total Not Requested47531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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