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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: $64,420

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $40,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM340iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,000 $93,550
Navigation system 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
M Sport Design 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
AWD 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium Package 2   4,035
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Navigation system 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
M Sport Design 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
AWD 1,860  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Premium Package 2   3,753
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 9,425 8,290
Options (change) 8,695 7,710
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $64,420 $105,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,416
Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM340iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,420$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,420$104,155

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

Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM340iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
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 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Massage, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081

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

Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length185.7 in193.0 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested167566%
Total Not Requested85034%

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