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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: $50,395

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $24,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,490

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $22,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $60,357 $80,538
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,100 1,100
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Convenience Package 1,700      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,240 1,240
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Comfort Package     1,500  
Power trunk closer     510 510
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat     200  
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,023 1,023
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Convenience Package 1,545      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,153 1,153
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Comfort Package     1,395  
Power trunk closer     474 474
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat     186  
Options (change) 12,400 10,900 7,549 5,849
Options (change) 11,285 9,925 7,020 5,439
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $50,395 $54,495 $74,524 $94,924
Total Invoice $46,490 $50,285 $69,452 $88,452

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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: $25,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,792
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,395$54,495$74,524$94,924
Adjustments for Features-1,430-1,530-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,965$52,965$73,999$94,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$0$20,925
Total Invoice$46,490$50,285$69,452$88,452
Adjustments for Features-1,319-1,412-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,171$48,873$68,963$88,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,702$0$19,489

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$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$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,255$8,355$7,350$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$1,530$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,319-1,412-4890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
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
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
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%

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, 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
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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