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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: $46,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $59,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $56,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $89,559 $29,810 $35,790
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,400 2,400
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,250 2,550
Sport Package   1,600 1,600
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 320 320
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,135 2,135
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,960 2,320
Sport Package   1,455 1,455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Options (change) 6,570 13,545 12,145
Options (change) 6,110 12,280 11,000
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $106,345 $46,720 $51,820
Total Invoice $99,144 $42,865 $47,565

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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: $53,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,592
Model Year200920072007
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$106,345$46,720$51,820
Adjustments for Features-6,1000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,245$46,720$51,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$99,144$42,865$47,565
Adjustments for Features-5,6870-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,457$42,865$47,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,379

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

Model Year200920072007
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,615$1,515$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6870-321

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

Model Year20092007
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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