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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: $51,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,080

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $47,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $96,300
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $89,559
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package 1         3,200
Obstacle detection, rear         1,140
Adaptive cruise control         2,230
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195  
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Premium Package 1         2,976
Obstacle detection, rear         1,060
Adaptive cruise control         2,074
Options (change) 14,300 14,400 13,800 11,450 6,570
Options (change) 13,160 13,255 12,705 10,540 6,110
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $55,345 $57,445 $57,545 $61,395 $106,345
Total Invoice $52,080 $54,035 $54,140 $57,740 $99,144

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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: $49,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,773
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,345$57,445$57,545$61,395$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,345$55,395$55,495$59,095$104,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0
Total Invoice$52,080$54,035$54,140$57,740$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-1,928-1,929-2,163-1,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,080$52,107$52,211$55,577$97,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$131$3,497$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3CLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLS63 AMG
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   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $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
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
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
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
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$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $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 recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers    $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 
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
Massage, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,565$10,615$10,615$10,865$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,928-1,929-2,163-1,291

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172009
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%
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 plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

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, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

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, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

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, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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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