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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: $77,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,290

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $21,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $92,200
Base Invoice $61,595 $85,746
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Premium Package 2   3,600
Obstacle detection, rear   1,110
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Premium Package 2   3,348
Obstacle detection, rear   1,032
Options (change) 10,550 4,710
Options (change) 9,700 4,380
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $77,045 $100,285
Total Invoice $72,290 $93,501

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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: $25,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,891
Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$77,045$100,285
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,255$100,285
Total Invoice$72,290$93,501
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,610$93,501

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

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6800

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

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 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 trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450116%
Total Not Requested-200-16%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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