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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: $78,095

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $86,600
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,550  
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,345  
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 7,200 5,339
Options (change) 6,620 4,965
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,095 $94,414

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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: $17,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,503
Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$78,095$94,414
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,655$94,414

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

Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesCLS
TrimM3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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

Model Year20212006
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 Weight3,840 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 M3

Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450145%
Total Not Requested-450-45%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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