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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: $77,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $30,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $99,500
Base Invoice $57,720 $92,535
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,300  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Executive Package 3,915  
LED headlights 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,150 7,565
Options (change) 12,880 7,036
Destination 995 925
Total Price $77,145 $107,990
Total Invoice $71,595 $100,496

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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: $26,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,853
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6550hp 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)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$77,145$107,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,145$103,640
Total Invoice$71,595$100,496
Adjustments for Features0-4,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,595$96,448

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

Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,048

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

Model Year20152014
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.4,355 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 seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

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