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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: $55,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $58,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,970

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $54,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $106,550
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $99,092
Convenience Package 1,300    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 3,740
Technology Package 3,200 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 2,100  
M Sport Package 3,000    
Heated second row seats 450 450 625
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
App support 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Lane departure warning     875
Around view cameras     800
Convenience Package 1,185    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 3,478
Technology Package 2,910 2,910  
Driver Assistance Package 910 1,910  
M Sport Package 2,730    
Heated second row seats 410 410 581
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
App support 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Lane departure warning     814
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 15,550 12,450 6,040
Options (change) 14,155 11,330 5,617
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $55,295 $57,295 $113,515
Total Invoice $50,970 $52,840 $105,634

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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: $53,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,023
Model Year201320132015
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,295$57,295$113,515
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,995$57,295$108,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0
Total Invoice$50,970$52,840$105,634
Adjustments for Features-2770-4,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,693$52,840$100,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,147$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132015
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,040$8,740$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770-4,918

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132015
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.4,035 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185085%
Total Not Requested31515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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