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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: $69,330

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $34,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,050

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $32,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $55,900
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $51,630
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 380
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     2,500
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
iPod integration     400
Wood trim     0
App support     250
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 345
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     2,275
Cold Weather Package     910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
iPod integration     365
Wood trim     0
App support     230
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 3,000 970 11,255
Options (change) 2,790 902 10,245
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $103,425 $108,395 $69,330
Total Invoice $96,250 $100,872 $64,050

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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: $27,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,816
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$103,425$108,395$69,330
Adjustments for Features-6,860-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,565$101,435$69,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$0
Total Invoice$96,250$100,872$64,050
Adjustments for Features-6,384-6,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,866$94,395$64,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,529$0

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

Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,375$9,475$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,860$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,384-6,4770

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

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,256 lb.3,341 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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%

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