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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: $71,480

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,980

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $55,400
Base Invoice $89,187 $51,150
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 380
Technology Package   3,250
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 345
Technology Package   2,960
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   1,820
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,000 13,905
Options (change) 2,790 12,655
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $99,805 $71,480
Total Invoice $92,882 $65,980

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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: $24,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,380
Model Year20132010
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$99,805$71,480
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,020$71,480
Total Invoice$92,882$65,980
Adjustments for Features-3,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,360$65,980

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

Model Year20132010
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,450$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5220

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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 Year20132010
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length194.5 in178.2 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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