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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: $74,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $72,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,410

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $67,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $142,700 $62,000
Base Invoice $132,711 $57,720
iPod integration 425  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
iPod integration 395  
Bluetooth cell phone link 279  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Options (change) 725 11,750
Options (change) 674 10,695
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $146,900 $74,745
Total Invoice $136,860 $69,410

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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: $67,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,675
Model Year20092015
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-18
Total Price$146,900$74,745
Adjustments for Features-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,775$74,745
Total Invoice$136,860$69,410
Adjustments for Features-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,085$69,410

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

Model Year20092015
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
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 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 
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
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,115$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7750

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

Model Year20092015
ModelCL-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in110.6 in
Length199.4 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,599 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

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