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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: $55,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $61,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,935

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $57,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 950 950 950 950
Heated second row seats 625        
Premium Package 2,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Around view cameras 800        
Black exterior trim (optional) 750        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 865 865 865 865
Heated second row seats 581        
Premium Package 2,046 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Around view cameras 744        
Black exterior trim (optional) 698        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475 475
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Options (change) 6,625 17,025 17,025 14,425 14,425
Options (change) 6,162 15,515 15,515 13,145 13,145
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $116,450 $55,250 $56,550 $58,750 $65,250
Total Invoice $108,364 $50,935 $52,130 $54,180 $60,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,056
Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$116,450$55,250$56,550$58,750$65,250
Adjustments for Features-9,1500-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,300$55,250$55,100$58,450$63,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$108,364$50,935$52,130$54,180$60,160
Adjustments for Features-8,5150-1,337-277-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,849$50,935$50,793$53,903$58,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$3,110$8,007

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

Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelCLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 S328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100    
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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$12,825$3,675$5,125$3,975$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,150$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5150-1,337-277-1,360

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

Model Year20172014
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.3,411 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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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