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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: $53,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $26,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim330iM340iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Convenience Tier 1,750        
Driving Assistance Package 500 500      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900      
Luxury Design 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600      
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated second row seats 350 350 625 625  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 490 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 2 Package     3,650    
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Special order charge     250 250  
Premium Package       4,200  
Around view cameras         800
Convenience Tier 1,610        
Driving Assistance Package 460 460      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670      
Luxury Design 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550      
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505      
Heated second row seats 320 320 581 581  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 456 456  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105      
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530      
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 2 Package     3,395    
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Special order charge     233 233  
Premium Package       3,906  
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 12,215 10,465 13,455 10,755 3,600
Options (change) 11,235 9,625 12,515 10,003 3,348
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $53,960 $65,460 $80,370 $84,880 $111,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,463
Model Year20202020201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim330iM340iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,960$65,460$80,370$84,880$111,075
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,975-4,675-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,960$65,210$77,395$80,205$105,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$2,810$27,955

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

Model Year20202020201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim330iM340iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,900$8,625$10,325$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,975$4,675$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41-2,769-4,351-5,328

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

Model Year20202015
Model3-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length185.7 in194.5 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested61571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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