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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: $55,345

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $23,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,080

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $21,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $60,357 $80,538
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750   3,650  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   1,240
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Lighting Package         1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear         1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer         510 510
Satellite radio         699 699
Proximity key         1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat         200  
Adaptive cruise control         3,130 3,110
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610   3,395  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795   1,153
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package         1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear         1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer         474 474
Satellite radio         650 650
Proximity key         1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat         186  
Adaptive cruise control         2,911 2,892
Options (change) 14,300 14,400 13,800 11,450 11,589 8,959
Options (change) 13,160 13,255 12,705 10,540 10,778 8,331
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $55,345 $57,445 $57,545 $61,395 $78,564 $98,034
Total Invoice $52,080 $54,035 $54,140 $57,740 $73,210 $91,344

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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: $23,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,261
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,345$57,445$57,545$61,395$78,564$98,034
Adjustments for Features-1,105-3,155-3,155-3,405-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,240$54,290$54,390$57,990$77,589$98,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0$20,445
Total Invoice$52,080$54,035$54,140$57,740$73,210$91,344
Adjustments for Features-1,040-2,968-2,968-3,202-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,040$51,067$51,172$54,538$72,301$91,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$132$3,498$0$19,043

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelX3X3X3X3CLSCLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS500CLS55 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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power    $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  
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
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  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
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$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
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$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,655$10,705$10,705$10,955$8,525$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$3,155$3,155$3,405$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,040-2,968-2,968-3,202-9090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested147549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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