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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: $50,365

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $53,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,485

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $50,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $89,559
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Convenience Package 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,140
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Proximity key   500  
Power liftgate   500  
Premium Package 1     3,200
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Convenience Package 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,060
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Proximity key   455  
Power liftgate   455  
Premium Package 1     2,976
Options (change) 12,740 11,590 4,340
Options (change) 11,600 10,555 4,036
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $50,365 $53,515 $104,115
Total Invoice $46,485 $49,395 $97,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,563
Model Year201120112009
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,365$53,515$104,115
Adjustments for Features-650-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,300$53,515$102,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,215$0
Total Invoice$46,485$49,395$97,070
Adjustments for Features-600-1,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,425$49,395$95,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,970$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120112009
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,530$8,465$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-1,082

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112009
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length183.0 in193.0 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

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