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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: $76,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,880

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $65,500
Base Invoice $80,538 $61,595
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240  
Satellite radio 699  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Individual Extended Merino Leather   2,550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153  
Satellite radio 650  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Individual Extended Merino Leather   2,345
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 5,339 10,100
Options (change) 4,965 9,290
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $94,414 $76,595
Total Invoice $87,978 $71,880

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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: $20,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,575
Model Year20062018
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$94,414$76,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,414$73,955
Total Invoice$87,978$71,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,978$69,403

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

Model Year20062018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477

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

Model Year20062018
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.3,630 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 washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450145%
Total Not Requested-450-45%

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