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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: $57,815

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $14,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelCLKCLK3-Series
TrimCLK350CLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $69,900
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000  
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Heated front seats 710 710  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Leather seating surfaces     950
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Premium III Package 930 930  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 505
Sport suspension (upgrade) 465    
Heated front seats 660 660  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Leather seating surfaces     875
Options (change) 10,490 9,690 1,500
Options (change) 9,755 9,012 1,380
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $57,815 $65,715 $72,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,472
Model Year200820082021
ModelCLKCLK3-Series
TrimCLK350CLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18275/40-18
Total Price$57,815$65,715$72,395
Adjustments for Features0-300-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,815$65,415$71,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$0

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

Model Year200820082021
ModelCLKCLK3-Series
TrimCLK350CLK550M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,250$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-19

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

Model Year20082021
ModelCLK3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length183.2 in185.7 in
Width68.5 in71.9 in
Height55.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested161575%
Total Not Requested55025%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested136571%
Total Not Requested55029%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested-45033%

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