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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: $53,770

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $28,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $40,750 $54,000
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660      
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 600 600
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Heated second row seats 625 625 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Folding second row seats 440      
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614      
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 550 550
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Heated second row seats 581 581 320 320
Special order charge 250 250    
Folding second row seats 409      
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 10,285 8,485 12,025 10,275
Options (change) 9,583 7,909 11,060 9,450
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $82,460 $104,260 $53,770 $65,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,429
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$82,460$104,260$53,770$65,270
Adjustments for Features-3,150-3,9500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,310$100,310$53,770$65,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,000$0$11,250

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

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
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$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,450$9,250$5,300$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$3,950$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,933-3,6770-40

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

Model Year20122020
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in185.7 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested162570%
Total Not Requested70030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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