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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: $69,600

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $42,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,300

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $40,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $55,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $51,630
Premium Package 2,500 2,500
Convenience Package   2,900
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   250
App support   250
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof   1,050
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,325 2,275
Convenience Package   2,640
Cold Weather Package   910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   230
App support   230
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Sunroof   955
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,500 11,525
Options (change) 2,325 10,495
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $112,395 $69,600
Total Invoice $104,597 $64,300

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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: $32,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,028
Model Year20182011
ModelCLS3-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$112,395$69,600
Adjustments for Features-9,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,435$69,600
Total Invoice$104,597$64,300
Adjustments for Features-9,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,328$64,300

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

Model Year20182011
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
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
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,075$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2690

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

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,159 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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