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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: $42,405

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $73,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $69,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $115,300 $153,000 $160,300 $213,200 $32,300 $37,600
Base Invoice $107,229 $142,290 $149,079 $198,276 $29,575 $34,395
Sport Package         1,000 600
Premium Package         2,000 2,200
Cold Weather Package         750 750
Steering-linked headlights         800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350
Rear side airbags         385 385
Sunshade, rear, power         400 400
Leather seating surfaces         1,450  
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Sport Package         910 545
Premium Package         1,820 2,000
Cold Weather Package         685 685
Steering-linked headlights         730 730
Metallic paint (extra cost)         430 430
Obstacle detection, rear         320 320
Rear side airbags         350 350
Sunshade, rear, power         365 365
Leather seating surfaces         1,320  
Navigation system         1,640 1,640
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,410 7,760
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,570 7,065
Destination 905 905 905 905 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $116,205 $154,905 $163,805 $216,205 $42,405 $46,055
Total Invoice $108,134 $144,195 $152,584 $201,281 $38,840 $42,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,384
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12184hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$116,205$154,905$163,805$216,205$42,405$46,055
Adjustments for Features-9,575-11,550-15,075-16,0250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,630$143,355$148,730$200,180$42,405$45,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,725$42,100$93,550$0$3,500
Total Invoice$108,134$144,195$152,584$201,281$38,840$42,155
Adjustments for Features-8,910-10,751-14,042-14,9190-137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,224$133,444$138,542$186,362$38,840$42,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,220$39,318$87,138$0$3,178

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

Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,190$13,165$16,690$17,640$1,615$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,575$11,550$15,075$16,025$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,910-10,751-14,042-14,9190-137

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

Model Year20132006
ModelCL-Class3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in107.3 in
Length200.6 in176.7 in
Width73.7 in69.2 in
Height55.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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