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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: $49,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $44,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $80,538 $32,290 $39,190
Lighting Package 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 750 750
Navigation system 1,240    
Proximity key 1,080    
Satellite radio 699    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Lighting Package 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 685 685
Navigation system 1,153    
Proximity key 1,004    
Satellite radio 650    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 5,339 13,750 10,350
Options (change) 4,965 12,535 9,440
Destination 775 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $94,414 $49,545 $53,645
Total Invoice $87,978 $45,720 $49,525

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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: $41,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,220
Model Year200620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$94,414$49,545$53,645
Adjustments for Features-3,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,154$49,545$53,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$87,978$45,720$49,525
Adjustments for Features-3,03800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,940$45,720$49,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year200620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,600$2,340$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,03800

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

Model Year20062012
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height54.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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