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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: $45,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,635

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $29,810 $35,790
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660      
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package   4,200   3,250 2,550
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Sport Package       1,600 1,600
Cold Weather Package       1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Satellite radio       595 595
Proximity key       500 500
HD radio       500 500
iPod integration       400 400
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614      
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package   3,906   2,960 2,320
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Sport Package       1,455 1,455
Cold Weather Package       910 910
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525
Satellite radio       540 540
Proximity key       455 455
HD radio       450 450
iPod integration       365 365
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Options (change) 4,350 5,300 0 12,145 10,745
Options (change) 4,046 4,929 0 11,050 9,770
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $72,825 $81,075 $109,825 $45,320 $50,420
Total Invoice $67,793 $75,465 $102,202 $41,635 $46,335

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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: $22,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,494
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$72,825$81,075$109,825$45,320$50,420
Adjustments for Features-5,010-7,575-9,0000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,815$73,500$100,825$45,320$50,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,685$33,010$0$4,750
Total Invoice$67,793$75,465$102,202$41,635$46,335
Adjustments for Features-4,664-7,051-8,3750-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,129$68,414$93,827$41,635$46,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,285$30,698$0$4,378

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

Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Ski sack   $50$50
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  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
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, 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   
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
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  
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 steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,675$11,240$12,665$3,665$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$7,575$9,000$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,664-7,051-8,3750-322

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

Model Year20172007
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 Weight4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length 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 camera200No
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested52529%
Total Not Requested130071%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
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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