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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $69,825 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $24,589 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,500 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $23,478 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS55 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,600 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $80,538 | $51,630 |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,240 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Satellite radio | 699 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | |
| Navigation system | 1,153 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Satellite radio | 650 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Options (change) | 5,339 | 11,750 |
| Options (change) | 4,965 | 10,695 |
| Destination | 775 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $94,414 | $69,825 |
| Total Invoice | $87,978 | $64,500 |
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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: $22,394 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,433 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS55 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 480, 13 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $94,414 | $69,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,195 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,219 | $69,825 |
| Total Invoice | $87,978 | $64,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,045 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,933 | $64,500 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS55 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,775 | $3,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,195 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,045 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,069 lb. | 3,693 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 19% |
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