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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: $54,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $58,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $54,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $107,800
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $100,254
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,800
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Black exterior trim (optional)         750
Around view cameras         800
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,604
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910  
Black exterior trim (optional)         698
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 16,575 16,575 13,975 13,975 4,350
Options (change) 15,105 15,105 12,735 12,735 4,046
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,800 $56,100 $58,300 $64,800 $113,075
Total Invoice $50,525 $51,720 $53,770 $59,750 $105,225

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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: $50,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,630
Model Year20142014201420142016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H577hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$54,800$56,100$58,300$64,800$113,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,800$54,650$58,000$63,325$105,325
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0
Total Invoice$50,525$51,720$53,770$59,750$105,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-7,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,525$50,383$53,493$58,390$98,013
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Lane keeping assist    $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,325$4,175$5,350$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-7,212

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

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,411 lb.4,035 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 interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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