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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: $88,295

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $26,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,760

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $25,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCLS4-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $64,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $59,745
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Executive Package   4,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
LED headlights   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 7,415
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Executive Package   3,640
7-speed automated manual   2,640
LED headlights   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
255/35YR19   1,090
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,315 23,100
Options (change) 17,963 21,020
Destination 875 995
Total Price $115,090 $88,295
Total Invoice $107,095 $81,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,125
Model Year20122015
ModelCLS4-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$115,090$88,295
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,715$88,295
Total Invoice$107,095$81,760
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,885$81,760

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLS4-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2100

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLS4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in182.6 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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