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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: $52,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $28,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $26,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Package 3,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Wood trim 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Lane departure warning     850 850
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Premium Package 2,910 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Wood trim 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Lane departure warning     791 791
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Options (change) 11,550 9,150 8,415 6,385
Options (change) 10,510 8,325 7,844 5,956
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $52,275 $54,975 $80,590 $102,160
Total Invoice $48,230 $50,740 $75,028 $95,088

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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: $26,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,276
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelX3X3CLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp 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)245/50-18245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,275$54,975$80,590$102,160
Adjustments for Features00-1,635-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,275$54,975$78,955$99,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$20,570
Total Invoice$48,230$50,740$75,028$95,088
Adjustments for Features00-1,522-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,230$50,740$73,506$92,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$19,129

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420122012
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
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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  
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$150 $150
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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
Total Value of Features$8,340$8,340$9,975$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,635$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,522-2,453

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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