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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: $82,645

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,435

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $99,500
Base Invoice $60,200 $92,535
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,900  
LED headlights 1,900  
Competition Package 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
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 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,590  
LED headlights 1,750  
Competition Package 4,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
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) 17,650 7,565
Options (change) 16,240 7,036
Destination 995 925
Total Price $82,645 $107,990
Total Invoice $77,435 $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: $21,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,222
Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/35-19
Total Price$82,645$107,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,645$103,865
Total Invoice$77,435$100,496
Adjustments for Features0-3,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,435$96,657

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

Model Year20172014
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,839

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

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,630 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

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested87558%
Total Not Requested62542%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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?
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

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