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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $31,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,500

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $29,810 $35,790
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Premium Package 3,650   3,250 2,550
Tires, run-flat 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 350 350
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 500 500
Satellite radio 699 699 595 595
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 2,400 2,400
Navigation system   1,240 2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Premium Package 3,395   2,960 2,320
Tires, run-flat 186      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 320 320
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 455 455
Satellite radio 650 650 540 540
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 2,135 2,135
Navigation system   1,153 1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Options (change) 11,079 8,449 13,145 11,745
Options (change) 10,304 7,857 11,915 10,635
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $78,054 $97,524 $46,320 $51,420
Total Invoice $72,736 $90,870 $42,500 $47,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,171
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$78,054$97,524$46,320$51,420
Adjustments for Features-5,435-4,4600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,619$93,064$46,320$51,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,445$0$4,750
Total Invoice$72,736$90,870$42,500$47,200
Adjustments for Features-5,065-4,1560-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,671$86,714$42,500$46,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,043$0$4,379

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

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,300$6,325$1,865$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$4,460$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,065-4,1560-321

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

Model Year20062007
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length193.0 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height54.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested262592%
Total Not Requested2258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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