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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $123,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL65 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $197,500 $69,900
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 460  
Executive Package   4,100
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 428  
Executive Package   3,770
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 885 8,150
Options (change) 823 7,490
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $202,260 $79,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $114,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,111
Model Year20082021
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL65 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12473hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/40-18
Total Price$202,260$79,045
Adjustments for Features-8,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,910$79,045

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082021
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL65 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $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 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
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$15,790$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082021
ModelCL-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in112.2 in
Length199.4 in185.7 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
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%

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