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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: $50,120 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $52,995 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,245 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $49,896 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $93,550 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $87,002 |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 1,120 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 4,035 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | ||
| iPod integration | 425 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 1,042 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 3,753 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | ||
| iPod integration | 395 | ||
| Options (change) | 14,325 | 10,925 | 6,090 |
| Options (change) | 13,060 | 9,965 | 5,664 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $50,120 | $54,220 | $103,115 |
| Total Invoice | $46,245 | $50,050 | $96,141 |
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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: $47,210 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,502 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 12/18 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 480, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $50,120 | $54,220 | $103,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -5,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,120 | $54,220 | $97,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,245 | $50,050 | $96,141 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -5,394 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,245 | $50,050 | $90,747 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,805 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,640 | $2,640 | $8,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $5,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -5,394 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,759 lb. | 4,069 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
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