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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: $45,755

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $28,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,885

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $26,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $33,670 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Package 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970 970
Sport Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 385    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium Package 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902 902
Sport Package 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Rear side airbags 350    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 8,260 1,810 970
Options (change) 7,520 1,683 902
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $45,755 $73,985 $96,745
Total Invoice $41,885 $68,867 $90,034

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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: $25,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,073
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,755$73,985$96,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,755$70,860$93,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,660
Total Invoice$41,885$68,867$90,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,909-3,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,885$65,958$87,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$7,990$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,909-3,001

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in113.2 in
Length179.7 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height66.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.3 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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