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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,425

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $24,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,370

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $23,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLS4-Series4-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $37,440 $42,500
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Comfort Package 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100    
Tires, run-flat 200      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,150 2,150
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Sport Line     2,100 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Comfort Package 1,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023    
Tires, run-flat 186      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,955 1,955
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Sport Line     1,910 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Sunshade, rear, power     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 10,169 8,449 11,000 10,600
Options (change) 9,457 7,857 10,005 9,640
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $77,144 $97,524 $52,425 $57,525
Total Invoice $71,889 $90,870 $48,370 $53,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,404
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLS4-Series4-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V8469hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$77,144$97,524$52,425$57,525
Adjustments for Features-2,335-1,810-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,809$95,714$51,275$57,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,905$0$6,250
Total Invoice$71,889$90,870$48,370$53,065
Adjustments for Features-2,176-1,687-1,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,713$89,183$47,309$53,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,470$0$5,756

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLS4-Series4-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,100$5,440$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$1,810$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-1,687-1,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelCLS4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height54.7 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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