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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: $50,910

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $27,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,800

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $26,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelX3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,250 $69,890 $101,277
Premium Package 2,800    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Sport Package 2,300    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 385    
HD radio 350    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Cargo organizer   290 290
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Premium Package 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Sport Package 2,095    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system 1,640    
Rear side airbags 350    
HD radio 315    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Cargo organizer   270 270
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Options (change) 10,685 2,405 290
Options (change) 9,725 2,237 270
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $50,910 $78,550 $110,185
Total Invoice $46,800 $73,122 $102,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,529
Model Year200920182018
ModelX3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
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$50,910$78,550$110,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,910$74,475$102,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,735
Total Invoice$46,800$73,122$102,542
Adjustments for Features0-3,793-7,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,800$69,329$95,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,791

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920182018
ModelX3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$10,815$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,793-7,422

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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