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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: $53,760

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $27,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,620

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $25,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $40,250
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $38,115
Premium 2 Package 4,200      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 250 250   190
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 2,200  
Around view cameras     800  
Driving Assistance Package       500
Convenience Tier       1,750
Premium Tier       2,900
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       3,100
Obstacle detection, rear       600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Apple CarPlay support       300
Blind spot warning system       500
Sunshade, rear, power       575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Premium 2 Package 3,906      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 320
Special order charge 233 233    
Heated steering wheel 233 233   175
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 2,046  
Around view cameras     744  
Driving Assistance Package       460
Convenience Tier       1,610
Premium Tier       2,670
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       2,850
Obstacle detection, rear       550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505
Apple CarPlay support       275
Blind spot warning system       460
Sunshade, rear, power       530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105
Options (change) 13,215 9,965 5,875 12,515
Options (change) 12,292 9,269 5,464 11,510
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $81,690 $85,740 $115,700 $53,760
Total Invoice $76,039 $79,805 $107,666 $50,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,324
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$81,690$85,740$115,700$53,760
Adjustments for Features-3,325-4,825-7,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,365$80,915$108,175$53,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$29,810$0
Total Invoice$76,039$79,805$107,666$50,620
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,491-7,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,944$75,314$100,664$50,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$27,720$0

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

Model Year2017201720172019
ModelCLSCLSCLS3-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,475$9,975$12,675$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$4,825$7,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-4,491-7,0020

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

Model Year20172019
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in185.7 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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