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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: $62,420

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $45,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $54,000
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 750
Adaptive cruise control 2,270  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
M Sport Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 690
Adaptive cruise control 2,111  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
M Sport Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 6,680 7,425
Options (change) 6,212 6,835
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $108,105 $62,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,014
Model Year20102020
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$108,105$62,420
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,955$62,420

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

Model Year20102020
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,300$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9370

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20102020
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in185.7 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height54.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.3,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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