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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,245

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $65,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,175

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $61,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelX3X3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450        
Convenience Package 1,700          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
M Sport Package 3,000          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Sport Activity Package   1,750        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140        
Convenience Package 1,545          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
M Sport Package 2,730          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Sport Activity Package   1,595        
Options (change) 14,250 11,300 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 12,970 10,290 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $52,245 $54,895 $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $48,175 $50,650 $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,455
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelX3X3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$52,245$54,895$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,185-7,085-8,585-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,145$54,895$112,340$149,440$156,940$208,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$37,100$44,600$96,575
Total Invoice$48,175$50,650$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features-920-4,825-6,595-7,997-8,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,083$50,650$104,538$139,108$146,188$194,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$0$34,570$41,650$89,955

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelX3X3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750$1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,405$9,305$14,490$16,390$17,890$18,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,185$7,085$8,585$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,825-6,595-7,997-8,947

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelX3CL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in116.3 in
Length183.0 in200.6 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197579%
Total Not Requested54021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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