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

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,155

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $34,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,515

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $32,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $33,670 $68,820 $92,116
Premium Package 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,180 1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 385    
Premium Package 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 1,097 1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Rear side airbags 350    
Options (change) 5,660 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 5,150 1,097 1,097
Destination 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $43,155 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $39,515 $72,092 $96,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,364
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,155$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,155$74,980$100,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,475
Total Invoice$39,515$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-2,213-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,515$69,879$93,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,779

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620112011
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$7,815$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,213-3,030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062011
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in112.4 in
Length179.7 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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