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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: $54,550

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $103,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,295

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $96,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $153,000 $213,200 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $142,290 $198,276 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   950 950 950 950
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   865 865 865 865
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 2,950 0 16,325 16,325 13,725 13,725
Options (change) 2,744 0 14,875 14,875 12,505 12,505
Destination 905 905 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $157,855 $216,205 $54,550 $55,850 $58,050 $64,550
Total Invoice $146,939 $201,281 $50,295 $51,490 $53,540 $59,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,664
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8621hp V12240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T5M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$157,855$216,205$54,550$55,850$58,050$64,550
Adjustments for Features-8,725-11,2000-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$149,130$205,005$54,550$54,400$57,750$63,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,875$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$146,939$201,281$50,295$51,490$53,540$59,520
Adjustments for Features-8,122-10,4270-1,337-277-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,817$190,854$50,295$50,153$53,263$58,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$52,037$142$0$3,110$8,007

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

Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelCL-ClassCL-Class3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power door closers$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power $225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Night vision $1750    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera $200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power recliner, second row seats $150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,715$16,190$4,990$6,440$5,290$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,725$11,200$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,122-10,4270-1,337-277-1,360

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,620 lb.3,411 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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