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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: $56,695

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $56,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,750

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $52,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $106,550
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $99,092
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 3,740
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750 800
Lane departure warning         875
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 3,478
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Around view cameras 685 685 685 685 744
Lane departure warning         814
Options (change) 17,200 17,300 17,000 15,400 5,415
Options (change) 15,655 15,745 15,475 14,015 5,036
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $56,695 $58,795 $59,995 $61,895 $112,890
Total Invoice $52,750 $54,680 $55,790 $57,550 $105,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,036
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,695$58,795$59,995$61,895$112,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,695$56,745$57,945$59,845$108,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0
Total Invoice$52,750$54,680$55,790$57,550$105,053
Adjustments for Features0-1,907-1,906-1,906-4,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,750$52,773$53,884$55,644$100,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,134$2,894$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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
Total Value of Features$7,765$9,815$9,815$9,815$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907-1,906-1,906-4,267

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152015
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length183.8 in194.5 in
Width74.1 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
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 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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 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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