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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: $52,625

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $21,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,550

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $20,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelX3X3CLSCLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Cold Weather Package 950 950      
Premium Package 3,200 2,200   4,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Wood trim 500        
Around view cameras 350 350     800
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Night Package     300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900    
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Cold Weather Package 865 865      
Premium Package 2,910 2,000   3,906 2,046
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Wood trim 455        
Around view cameras 320 320     744
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Night Package     279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767    
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Options (change) 11,900 9,500 5,555 8,730 4,500
Options (change) 10,830 8,645 5,167 8,120 4,185
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $52,625 $55,325 $74,030 $84,505 $114,325
Total Invoice $48,550 $51,060 $68,914 $78,656 $106,387

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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: $20,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,973
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelX3X3CLSCLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,625$55,325$74,030$84,505$114,325
Adjustments for Features00-420-3,085-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,625$55,325$73,610$81,420$108,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$7,810$34,705
Total Invoice$48,550$51,060$68,914$78,656$106,387
Adjustments for Features00-391-2,871-5,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,550$51,060$68,523$75,785$100,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$7,262$32,271

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelX3X3CLSCLSCLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
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$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,430$9,430$9,850$12,515$15,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$420$3,085$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments00-391-2,871-5,593

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142017
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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
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%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
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%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested77542%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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