| 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: $87,195 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $29,800 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $80,750 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $28,136 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,900 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $89,187 | $59,100 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,690 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 12,625 | 8,150 |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,432 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 11,741 | 7,415 |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 20,190 | 22,700 |
| Options (change) | 18,794 | 20,655 |
| Destination | 905 | 995 |
| Total Price | $116,995 | $87,195 |
| Total Invoice | $108,886 | $80,750 |
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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: $27,550 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,042 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/25 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $116,995 | $87,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $114,745 | $87,195 |
| Total Invoice | $108,886 | $80,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,094 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $106,792 | $80,750 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,225 | $3,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,250 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,094 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,277 lb. | 3,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | 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% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 35% |
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