| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,390 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||
| Difference: $36,245 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,820 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||
| Difference: $34,372 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $71,300 | $94,900 | $30,900 | $36,600 |
| Base Invoice | $66,309 | $88,257 | $28,300 | $33,485 |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 660 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 350 | 350 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 614 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 320 | 320 |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,460 | 970 | 10,795 | 9,295 |
| Options (change) | 6,008 | 902 | 9,825 | 8,455 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $78,635 | $96,745 | $42,390 | $46,590 |
| Total Invoice | $73,192 | $90,034 | $38,820 | $42,635 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,070 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,694 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $78,635 | $96,745 | $42,390 | $46,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,175 | -4,750 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,460 | $91,995 | $42,390 | $46,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,535 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Total Invoice | $73,192 | $90,034 | $38,820 | $42,635 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,678 | -4,421 | 0 | -229 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,514 | $85,613 | $38,820 | $42,406 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,099 | $0 | $3,586 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,890 | $7,465 | $2,715 | $2,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,175 | $4,750 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,678 | -4,421 | 0 | -229 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 lb. | 3,286 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
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