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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: $30,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $66,960 $89,187
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Convenience Package 1,700      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Heated second row seats 450 450 625 625
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Special order charge     250 250
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Convenience Package 1,545      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Heated second row seats 410 410 581 581
Cold Weather Package 635 635    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Special order charge     250 250
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Options (change) 12,400 12,450 8,225 5,535
Options (change) 11,290 11,340 7,667 5,165
Destination 895 895 905 905
Total Price $50,395 $56,045 $81,130 $102,340
Total Invoice $46,495 $51,700 $75,532 $95,257

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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: $28,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,840
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,395$56,045$81,130$102,340
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,360-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,395$55,395$78,770$99,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0$20,710
Total Invoice$46,495$51,700$75,532$95,257
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,197-2,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,495$51,100$73,335$92,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,605$0$19,260

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$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  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,940$10,650$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,360$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-2,197-2,662

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length183.0 in194.5 in
Width74.1 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested107546%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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