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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: $75,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $77,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,515

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $72,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $151,500 $63,500
Base Invoice $140,895 $59,100
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 0 11,450
Options (change) 0 10,420
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $153,375 $75,945
Total Invoice $142,770 $70,515

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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: $72,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,577
Model Year20122016
ModelCL-Class3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-18
Total Price$153,375$75,945
Adjustments for Features-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,350$75,945
Total Invoice$142,770$70,515
Adjustments for Features-4,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,092$70,515

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

Model Year20122016
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
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
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 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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$11,315$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6780

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCL-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,806 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 Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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 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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

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