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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: $52,150

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,110

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,240 1,240
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lighting Package         1,220 1,220
Comfort Package         1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,100 1,100
Satellite radio         699 699
Proximity key         1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat         200  
Adaptive cruise control         3,130 3,110
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,153 1,153
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Lighting Package         1,135 1,135
Comfort Package         1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,023 1,023
Satellite radio         650 650
Proximity key         1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat         186  
Adaptive cruise control         2,911 2,892
Options (change) 13,925 13,925 11,325 11,325 10,169 8,449
Options (change) 12,690 12,690 10,320 10,320 9,457 7,857
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $52,150 $53,450 $55,650 $62,150 $77,144 $97,524
Total Invoice $48,110 $49,305 $51,355 $57,335 $71,889 $90,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,746
Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,150$53,450$55,650$62,150$77,144$97,524
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-2,335-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$52,000$55,350$60,675$74,809$95,714
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$20,905
Total Invoice$48,110$49,305$51,355$57,335$71,889$90,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,338-277-1,361-2,176-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,110$47,967$51,078$55,974$69,713$89,183
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0$19,470

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

Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,940$4,790$5,965$6,825$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,335$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-277-1,361-2,176-1,687

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,813 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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