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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: $52,150

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,110

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100        
Comfort Package 1,500          
Tires, run-flat 200          
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Proximity key 1,080 1,080        
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110        
Satellite radio 699 699        
Premium Package     3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023        
Comfort Package 1,395          
Tires, run-flat 186          
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Proximity key 1,004 1,004        
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892        
Satellite radio 650 650        
Premium Package     2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Options (change) 10,169 8,449 13,925 13,925 11,325 11,325
Options (change) 9,457 7,857 12,690 12,690 10,320 10,320
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $77,144 $97,524 $52,150 $53,450 $55,650 $62,150
Total Invoice $71,889 $90,870 $48,110 $49,305 $51,355 $57,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,746
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T5M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$77,144$97,524$52,150$53,450$55,650$62,150
Adjustments for Features-2,335-1,8100-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,809$95,714$52,150$52,000$55,350$60,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,905$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$71,889$90,870$48,110$49,305$51,355$57,335
Adjustments for Features-2,176-1,6870-1,338-277-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,713$89,183$48,110$47,967$51,078$55,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,470$143$0$3,111$8,007

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

Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,300$4,490$5,940$4,790$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$1,810$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-1,6870-1,338-277-1,361

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

Model Year20062014
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 Weight3,813 lb.3,411 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 CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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