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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: $91,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,355

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $30,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $108,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $101,277
Competition Package 4,750  
Executive Package 4,100  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Blind spot warning system 500  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   2,200
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Around view cameras   800
Competition Package 4,370  
Executive Package 3,770  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 8,324
Blind spot warning system 460  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   2,046
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 24,750 14,450
Options (change) 22,765 13,440
Destination 995 995
Total Price $91,245 $124,345
Total Invoice $85,355 $115,712

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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: $28,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,960
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6577hp 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$91,245$124,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,245$119,620
Total Invoice$85,355$115,712
Adjustments for Features0-4,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,355$111,315

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3AMG CLS63 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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,075$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,397

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

Model Year20182018
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.4,420 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

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

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