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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: $68,095

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,885

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $54,850
Base Invoice $80,538 $50,640
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 350
Navigation system 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 699  
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 320
Navigation system 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 650  
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,339 11,120
Options (change) 4,965 10,120
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $94,414 $68,095
Total Invoice $87,978 $62,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,861
Model Year20062009
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$94,414$68,095
Adjustments for Features-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,019$68,095
Total Invoice$87,978$62,885
Adjustments for Features-2,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,746$62,885

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

Model Year20062009
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2320

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

Model Year20062009
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 Weight4,069 lb.3,693 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 CLS55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested135080%
Total Not Requested34020%

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