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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: $52,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,360

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $89,187 $32,290 $39,190
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750
Lane departure warning 850    
BMW Assist   650 650
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685
Lane departure warning 791    
BMW Assist   590 590
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 1,820 16,650 13,250
Options (change) 1,693 15,175 12,080
Destination 905 895 895
Total Price $98,625 $52,445 $56,545
Total Invoice $91,785 $48,360 $52,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,563
Model Year201320122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$98,625$52,445$56,545
Adjustments for Features-4,15000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,475$52,445$56,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$91,785$48,360$52,165
Adjustments for Features-3,86200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,923$48,360$52,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,100$2,950$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,86200

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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 Year20132012
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in182.5 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested332588%
Total Not Requested47512%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested107569%
Total Not Requested47531%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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