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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: $53,825

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $51,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $48,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $93,550
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $87,002
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,120
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package 2     4,035
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     425
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,042
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Package 2     3,753
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     395
Options (change) 16,050 13,450 8,290
Options (change) 14,630 12,260 7,710
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $53,825 $57,525 $105,315
Total Invoice $49,635 $53,065 $98,187

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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: $46,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,811
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,825$57,525$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,825$56,375$100,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$49,635$53,065$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-4,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,635$52,004$93,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,369$0

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

Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i335iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $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
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
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
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,790$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-4,741

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

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested95038%

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