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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,715

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,177

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $6,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCLK3-Series
TrimCLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,150 $58,900
Base Invoice $51,290 $54,390
Premium II Package 1,100  
Premium I Package 2,250  
Premium III Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Heated front seats 710  
Navigation system 2,290  
Proximity key 1,110  
Satellite radio 520  
245/35ZR19   1,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Cold Weather Package   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Premium II Package 1,024  
Premium I Package 2,092  
Premium III Package 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
Heated front seats 660  
Navigation system 2,130  
Proximity key 1,032  
Satellite radio 484  
245/35ZR19   1,140
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Cold Weather Package   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 9,690 12,300
Options (change) 9,012 11,200
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $65,715 $73,375
Total Invoice $61,177 $67,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,352
Model Year20082011
ModelCLK3-Series
TrimCLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,715$73,375
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,715$73,120
Total Invoice$61,177$67,765
Adjustments for Features0-236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,177$67,529

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCLK3-Series
TrimCLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCLK3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length183.2 in181.1 in
Width68.5 in70.2 in
Height55.4 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested111558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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