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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: $71,500

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $35,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,025

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $55,900
Base Invoice $92,116 $51,630
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,490 13,425
Options (change) 4,119 12,220
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $107,015 $71,500
Total Invoice $99,710 $66,025

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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: $30,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,366
Model Year20112011
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$107,015$71,500
Adjustments for Features-4,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,380$71,500
Total Invoice$99,710$66,025
Adjustments for Features-4,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,391$66,025

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

Model Year20112011
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,400$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3190

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,097 lb.3,693 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 M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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