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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: $53,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $57,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,085

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $53,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,800 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $100,254 $32,290 $39,190
Lane departure warning 875    
Around view cameras 800    
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
BMW Assist   650 650
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Lane departure warning 814    
Around view cameras 744    
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
BMW Assist   590 590
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,675 17,450 14,050
Options (change) 1,558 15,900 12,805
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $110,400 $53,245 $57,345
Total Invoice $102,737 $49,085 $52,890

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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: $49,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,300
Model Year201620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$110,400$53,245$57,345
Adjustments for Features-7,90000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,500$53,245$57,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$102,737$49,085$52,890
Adjustments for Features-7,35200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,385$49,085$52,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$11,900$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,900$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,35200

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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 Year20162012
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.3,407 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested332588%
Total Not Requested47512%
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%
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%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%
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%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107569%
Total Not Requested47531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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