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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: $60,345

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $56,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,700

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $51,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $108,900
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $101,277
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
M Sport Design 4,100    
Executive Tier 3,500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated second row seats 350 350 625
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
Parking Assistance Package   700  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250
Premium Package     2,200
Special order charge     250
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Around view cameras     800
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
M Sport Design 3,770    
Executive Tier 3,220    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated second row seats 320 320 581
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,105    
Parking Assistance Package   645  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093
Premium Package     2,046
Special order charge     233
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 16,900 9,850 6,875
Options (change) 15,545 9,065 6,395
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $60,345 $65,145 $116,770
Total Invoice $56,700 $61,240 $108,667

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,146
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,345$65,145$116,770
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,995$65,145$114,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0
Total Invoice$56,700$61,240$108,667
Adjustments for Features-3290-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,371$61,240$106,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,869$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Gesture control system$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,165$9,815$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-3290-2,150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in113.2 in
Length185.9 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height66.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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