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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: $86,345

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,840

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $30,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,800 $64,000
Base Invoice $100,254 $60,200
Lane departure warning 875  
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Around view cameras 800  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,150
Executive Package   3,900
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
255/35YR19   1,200
Lane departure warning 814  
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Around view cameras 744  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 7,500
Executive Package   3,590
LED headlights   1,750
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Semi-automated parking system   460
Sunshade, rear, power   320
255/35YR19   1,105
Options (change) 11,375 21,350
Options (change) 10,580 19,645
Destination 925 995
Total Price $120,100 $86,345
Total Invoice $111,759 $80,840

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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: $30,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,709
Model Year20162017
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$120,100$86,345
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,650$86,345
Total Invoice$111,759$80,840
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,549$80,840

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2100

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

Model Year20162017
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.3,502 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
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested77552%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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