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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: $73,295

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $78,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,680

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $73,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $150,250 $60,100
Base Invoice $139,732 $55,470
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   4,350
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   3,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 11,000
Options (change) 0 10,015
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $152,125 $73,295
Total Invoice $141,607 $67,680

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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: $70,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,261
Model Year20112012
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine536hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$152,125$73,295
Adjustments for Features-8,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,890$73,295
Total Invoice$141,607$67,680
Adjustments for Features-7,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,941$67,680

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,840$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6660

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCL-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in108.7 in
Length200.6 in181.1 in
Width73.7 in70.2 in
Height55.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,599 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested300093%
Total Not Requested2157%

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