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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: $56,875

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $34,080 $39,880
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Wheel Package 990 760      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,900 1,900
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660      
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Premium Package   4,200   3,100 2,200
Heated second row seats   625      
Special order charge   250      
Around view cameras     800    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875
Sport Line       2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package       950 950
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
App support       250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Wheel Package 921 707      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 1,730 1,730
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614      
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Premium Package   3,906   2,820 2,000
Heated second row seats   581      
Special order charge   233      
Around view cameras     744    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795
Sport Line       2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package       865 865
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
App support       230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 9,920 11,515 3,600 19,100 16,500
Options (change) 9,227 10,710 3,348 17,405 15,035
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $76,835 $85,640 $111,075 $56,875 $60,575
Total Invoice $71,523 $79,711 $103,365 $52,410 $55,840

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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: $15,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,101
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$76,835$85,640$111,075$56,875$60,575
Adjustments for Features-4,310-7,075-8,0500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,525$78,565$103,025$56,875$59,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,040$30,500$0$2,550
Total Invoice$71,523$79,711$103,365$52,410$55,840
Adjustments for Features-4,012-6,585-7,4910-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,511$73,126$95,874$52,410$54,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$28,363$0$2,370

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

Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manual   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$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  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,100$11,865$12,840$4,790$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$7,075$8,050$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,012-6,585-7,4910-1,060

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,361 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested47526%
Total Not Requested135074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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