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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: $51,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $32,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,750

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $30,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package 1         4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear         1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control         2,300 2,300
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package 1         3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear         1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control         2,139 2,139
Options (change) 11,250 11,350 11,350 9,450 7,550 6,790
Options (change) 10,240 10,330 10,330 8,600 7,021 6,258
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,195 $53,295 $54,795 $57,245 $83,725 $109,315
Total Invoice $47,750 $49,680 $51,060 $53,330 $78,016 $101,849

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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: $32,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,000
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,195$53,295$54,795$57,245$83,725$109,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-285-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$51,245$52,745$54,945$83,440$107,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0$23,990
Total Invoice$47,750$49,680$51,060$53,330$78,016$101,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,911-1,910-2,143-266-1,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,750$47,769$49,150$51,187$77,750$100,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$1,400$3,437$0$22,343

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$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$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,790$10,840$10,840$11,090$9,075$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$285$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911-1,910-2,143-266-1,756

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162011
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length183.8 in193.0 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

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