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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: $88,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $29,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,830

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $106,550
Base Invoice $57,720 $99,092
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 4,300  
LED headlights 1,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
255/35YR19 1,200  
Lane departure warning   875
Around view cameras   800
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Executive Package 3,915  
LED headlights 1,730  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 8,324
255/35YR19 1,090  
Lane departure warning   814
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 25,400 10,625
Options (change) 23,115 9,882
Destination 995 925
Total Price $88,395 $118,100
Total Invoice $81,830 $109,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,510
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,395$118,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,395$115,350
Total Invoice$81,830$109,899
Adjustments for Features0-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,830$107,340

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

Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,559

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,595 lb.4,420 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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